The “Man with the Plan” from Carpetland, Franklin D. “Pete” Winstead, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 06, 2012. Born in Nash County on June 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Buddy Cecil Winstead and Maude Batchelor Winstead. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Odell, D.H., George and Herbert; and two sisters, Earline Taylor and Juanita Cockrell.
His humor and wit will be missed by all of those who loved him. He loved country music, fishing, his dogs, and selling carpet.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 57 years, Betsy Barnes; son, Timothy Franklin Winstead and wife Janene; granddaughter, Ryan; grandsons, Zachary and Connor; sister, Velma Moss and husband Simon; brother, Shelton Winstead of Louisville, KY; special niece, Betty Parker and husband Walt; several nieces and nephews; and his constant companion, Ginger (his beloved Corgi). He will also be remembered by his special friends, Elaine Johnson, Donald and Kathy Gardner, Ashlynn Cushing and husband Jimmy and their children, Harper and Hollin Cushing, Neil Gardner, and his caretaker, Vanessa Ely.
The family will receive friends and relatives 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday, March 08, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A graveside service to remember Pete will be held at 11:00am Friday morning at Rocky Mount Memorial Park in the Chapel Mausoleum with Rev. Mike Coggin officiating.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimers North Carolina, 1305 Navaho Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh NC 27609 or Friends of Hospice of Nash General, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804 or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 3/8, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 3/9, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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