J. Winesett JR

MARION, VIRGINIA: J.C. WINESETT JR., age 89, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 in the Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. He was born May 1st, 1919 in Ceres, Virginia. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired sales manager for the Marion Bottling Company. In addition to his parents Jesse Clarence Winesett and Cleo McClellan Winesett he was preceded in death by a daughter Carol W. Barnett and son-in-law, Russell T. Barnett; a brother, Buford Winesett and a sister, Helen W. Dority. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Maude Peak Winesett; a daughter, Linda Sue and son-in-law, David P. Helms; grandson, Mark T. Barnett and wife, Sherry C. Barnett; great-granddaughter, Alicia N. Barnett; two sisters, BeEtta W. Hester and Margaret W. Duncan; one brother, Walter E. Winesett and wife, Ruby; and several nieces and nephews. The Family will receive friends Friday, November 14, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. A private family burial will be held at Round Hill Cemetery with nephews serving as active and honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Red Oak Church c/o Betty Harden, 7009 W. Bluegrass Trail, Ceres, VA 24318 or The Salvation Army, Smyth County Chapter, P.O. Box 133, Marion, VA 24354. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Smyth County Community Hospital, Francis Marion Manor skilled facility, and Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver- Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Winesett Family.