Jimmy Winters
Jimmy Ireton Winters, age 88, of Dyer passed away from this life on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.
Funeral services for Mr. Winters were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of North Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with Bro. Tony Smith officiating.
Visitation was from 10 a.m. till service time, with burial following in North Union Cemetery.
Karnes & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
He was born July 24, 1935, in Gibson County, the son of the late Ernest and Aline (Barlett) Winters.
Mr. Jimmy started his career with the U.S. Postal Service in Union City as a postal carrier and was promoted to postal supervisor of operations, from which he retired in November 1990 with 32 years of service. He was an avid horse rider and horse farrier. Jimmy was a member of North Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church for approximately 70 years and enjoyed teaching the youth the Lord’s word with his dog, Max, by his side. Mr. Jimmy was also a board member at Camp Clark Williamson. He served his country with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hornet CVA-12 during World War II as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate Class A. Military honors were observed.
Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Bryan (Bo); his special beloved, Tiffany Harris, Kasey Harris (Courtney) and Lydia and Baker; sister, JoAnn Reed; and granddaughter, Rachel Bryan.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Lavera Winters; two sons, David Gene Winters and Jimmy Ireton Winters Jr.; and two sisters, Faye Kilpatrick and Christine Morrow.
Pallbearers were Stephen Reed, Barry Reed, Johnny Reed, William Sims, Mike Cardwell and Todd Littleton. Honorary pallbearers were Scott Curtis and Richard McCaver.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.karnesandsonfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Messenger 10.11.23