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Anthony Jay “Tony” Winstead

January 27, 1957 ~ September 3, 2010

Anthony Jay "Tony" Winstead , 52, departed us on September 3, 2010 after a fatal accident. Tony was born Jan.27, 1958 in Kinston N.C. Son of John C Winstead and Duke Land Thornton Tony was preceded in death by his loving father JC Winstead, step mother Anne Boyette Winstead, and daughter Anne Cherie Fulmer. Tony was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He always new how to make someone laugh and smile no matter what kind of day they had. A true southern gentlemen, avid music fan, skilled outdoorsman, excellent chef who loved cooking for family and friends, Tony was a very talented and creative soul. He will also be known for being an expert leather craftsman and electrician. Tony is survived by "Otis" Winstead, (his dog and loving companion) Wife of 26 years Annette Bonner Winstead, daughter Stacie (Nathan) Cuesches of Raleigh, son Charles "Charlie" Daniel Winstead of Raleigh, son Robert Franklin (Lisa) Nolan of Society Hill S.C., Grandson Robert Austin Nolan, sister Mary elizabeth (Beth) Winstead of Rocky mt. N.C.,brother Kenneth Wayne (crystal) Winstead of Macclesfield, stepfather Roger Williams, nephew Kel Wade Winstead, extended family member Linda Epps. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30p.m. Monday, September 6, 2010 at his home in Raleigh and other time at the home of Duke Thornton. . Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. Jackson, Charlie and I really appreciate your support. Tony thought very highly always of you. Sincerely, Annette Winstead

  2. I am sorry to here about your loss, its hard to believe that I can see you at Carousel on Tuesday and not see you the next. It was good getting to know through different rodeos and stuff. You will be missed. My prayers go out to the family.

  3. Thank you for remembering us in this very difficult time. Tony really thought a lot of you and Lindsey. Sincerely, Annette, Charlie and Family

  4. Was so sorry to hear the news of Tony’s passing today!! I haven’t seen him in years but he will always be the young, handsome, adventurous dude that I knew from our Greenville days. My sincere sympathies to his loved ones, I know he will be greatly missed!

  5. I am so sorry and shocked to hear of his passing. I had just seen Tony a couple of days before the accident at Sam’s Club in Raleigh. He was a great friend of my brother who passed away 12 years earlier and would have been 54 on 11-2-10. He had a great smile and was well liked and always remembered his high school friends. Beth, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss and please pass on my condolences to the rest of his family. Wanda Pridgen Looper


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