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Nelson Ray Winstead

December 4, 1960 ~ March 2, 2022

NASHVILLE - Nelson Ray Winstead, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Born in Nash County, NC on December 4, 1960, he was the son of the late John Aster Winstead, Sr. Nelson was a man of great faith and strength. His love and devotion to his family and friends was evident in everything he did. A loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a dear friend to many, Nelson will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Nelson is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jill Myers Winstead; his daughter Kristie Marie Winstead Wilson (Andrew); his grandson Bowen Franklin Wilson; his mother Flossie Fisher Winstead; his brother John Aster Winstead, Jr. (Felicia); his sister Faye Winstead Bone (Roy); his nephews John Aster Winstead, III and Dustin Bone (Bobbi Jo); and his nieces Meghan Winstead Sutton (Kelly) and Paige Winstead. A Funeral Service to celebrate Nelson's life will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Pastor Terry Williams officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service until 4:30 PM inside the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A Private Family Burial will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Nelson's memory to the American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 3/6, 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm Visitation with the family will follow the service until 4:30 PM inside the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Service Service Video Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Sunday 3/6, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm A Funeral Service to celebrate Nelson's life will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Pastor Terry Williams officiating. Cemetery Forest Hill Cemetery 350 North 1st Street, Ext. Nashville, NC 27856 A Private Family Burial will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville.

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  1. I am praying for you Jill, Kristie and family. May you find the strength you need. As always, I am here if ever needed. I am so very sorry.

  2. Jill and family, My heart aches for each one of you. I pray you find comfort in knowing that Nelson received his ultimate healing on March 2 and that you will be reunited one day. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If I can help in any way please don’t hesitate to let me know. Bobbie Stallings

  3. My condolences to the Winstead Family. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Sharon McKoy


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