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Theodore Winford Obituary
He was born to the late Theodore Winford Sr. and Olena Winford on September 16, 1944. His wife, Geraldine Olivia Winford predeceased him in April 2021. He was known as “Ode”, “TH”, “T” and “Teddy”.
Mr. Winford was a graduate of Unity High School, Statesville, N.C. After high school Mr. Winford moved to Brooklyn, New York where he held multiple positions in the meat industry. More recently, he was employed part-time at Food Lion, Cleveland, N.C. During his spare time Winford provided floor treatments for his clients. He was an active participant in Senior Nutrition site program at Third Creek AME Zion church, Cleveland, N.C.
He is survived by his children: Kimberly Smith (Ivan) of Indian Head, Maryland, daughter; Jamie Winford (Gwen), Greensboro, North Carolina (son); and Erika Winford of Boynton Beach, Florida, (daughter). Deborah Fleming of Cleveland, N.C. (sister- in-law); William A. Lyerly, Whispering Pines, NC (brother-in-law)and Thomas Holloway of Salisbury, N.C. (brother-in-law).
He is survived by his grandchildren: Cecelia, Alexander, Nyshkia, Julian, Aaliyah, Gorgeous, Ariel.He is also survived by Great grandchildren: Gabriella, Legacy, Xariah, Shai'La.Deborah and Sandra Hooper (nieces); Aunt Gene' kids, Linda Howell (niece), Carolyn Parker (niece), Herbert Harris (nephew), Gloria Harris (niece), Fredrick Harris (nephew), Anthony Wayne Ellis (nephew) Deisha Davidson(niece); Nieda Holloway Stubbs (niece), Anthony Holloway (nephew), James Swain (nephew), Denise Swain (niece), and a host of other relatives and friends. His siblings. Gene Winford and Mamie Hooper, predeceased him.
Special appreciation for: Deborah and Sandra Hooper, Delaney Winford, Leonard Hall and the staff at Food Lion for the impactful attention given to him.
Service will be Saturday, January 31st at Shinnville United Church of Christ, 180 Winford Road, Troutman, North Carolina at 12:00 p.m. Viewing at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Cedar Grove A.M.E. Zion Church and repass following at Third Creek AME Zion.
WH Bryant, AE Grier & Sons Funeral Home is serving the family.
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