Obituary For Mr. Jimmy Winston

Winston, Mr. Jimmy L., a resident of Valley, AL, died Sunday, July 5, 2020 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL.

Graveside Services are scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (EST) at Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery, Valley, AL with Pastor Karanja Story officiating. Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley directing.

Public Viewing is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. from Davis Memorial Mortuary Chapel.

Jimmy Lewis Winston was born on February 9, 1952 to John L. Winston and Minnie L. DeVance Atkinson in Valley, Alabama. A special soul had been introduced to the world.

Jimmy matriculated through Rehobeth High School where he sustained a fellowship with his Class of 1970. This time was sincerely special as they joined forces on the basketball court under the leadership of Coach Arthur Dunn; nevertheless, the most treasured chapter was starting the courtship with a young lady by the name of Daisy Queen Huguley. The two were inseparable ever since.

Jimmy became a family man and married Daisy Queen. This started his journey of being a hard worker and provider for his household. He immediately joined the U. S. Army in 1971 and contributed service as a Medic. While in Germany, Jimmy decided to shift to his next phase in life while rearing his family together in the United States. He next dedicated over 30 years to Johnson Industries where he received cross country technical training to adequately guide his team as the lead fixer. After the relocation of Johnson Industries, Jimmy joined Milliken and Company. This change would prove most impactful for his future spiritual journey.

In 2006, while leaving work early morning from Milliken, Jimmy had a life altering car accident. The doctors communicated his survival rate was slim. But God…not only did he survive, he decided to live for God and tell everyone about how God brought him through!

It was at this age of 54 that Jimmy gave his life to Christ. He was baptized under the leadership of Pastor Robert L. Jones and joined Rehoboth Baptist Church. Jimmy became an active member –regular attendee of Sunday School, sang in the Male Chorus and Mass Choir, served with the Senior Citizen Ministry, Financial Room Support and became an Ordained Deacon of the church.

He took his role as a Christian seriously and never hesitated to share with the local community or a perfect stranger at any given time (grocery store, especially Givorn’s Foods, sporting events, banks, etc.) just how good God had been to him and his family.

The sanctuaries will miss his voice saying, “Preach Preacher!” or “What it say Preacher?!” as he was always vocally supporting the surrounding Pastors and Preachers as they proclaimed the Word of God.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Linda Burton and one son, Kevin Griggs. On the morning of July 5, 2020, God called his servant home at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama with his wife, Daisy Queen, by his side.

He leaves to cherish the moments of laughter, joy and sweet memories to: his devoted wife of 48 years, Daisy Queen Winston; four children—three sons, Dr. Sherman (Tonya) Winston, Tryman Merrell (Denise) Winston and Ryan Nakia (Sophronia) Winston; one daughter, Courtney (Michael) Winston; siblings, Geraldine Strickland, Regina Atkinson, Cassandra (John) Brown, JaCalvin (Lynn) Atkinson, Kevin Williams and Steve (Tasha) Atkinson; a host of grandchildren with whom he made an impact as their dear “Granddaddy”, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and community friends.

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Guest Book

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY VERY LOVING, CARING, MEEK GRANDDADDY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! I MISS YOU WIMP THA PIMP!!!! 70 granddaddy! I know heaven is lit! ❤️ I love and miss you so much! Yesterday, while in class (because i'm a teacher now - like i know right, how?! why?? lol) i remembered your birthday and i immediately got emotional and I just really miss you; I know you would say sometimes you got to cry baby girl but it's okay! Until we meet again 🧡

- arshianna reece

today marks a year, grandaddy! sorry i missed father's day. your babies missed (still missing) you dearly. can't believe it's been 365 days. still feels like it was yesterday we were at mama house and she told me i need to work out and you told her to put a hamburger at the bottom of my feet to make me do sit ups 😂😂. i surely miss yawl but i know yawl are rejoicing and enjoying your mansions above! God is still so good and faithful. i love you, granddaddy. i know your response is "i love you more, granddaughter" ❤️❤️

- arshianna reece

HAPPY HAPPY 1st HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY Granddaddy!!! still missing you soooo much as if you just left us! I know God has blown your mind with the view of heaven! your sweet spirit is still with me. i love you! happy birthday ❤️❤️

- arshianna reece

granddaddy, you are always on my mind. you and mama, day & night. i know yawl are enjoying the many mansions in our fathers kingdom. the whole left in our lives have not been closed, nor filled; and it never will but we are learning to go on each day coping and just grasping strength from our Lord. your charming smile, jokes, and kind spirit it always with us to get us through another day. i love you so much granddaddy. -Ar'S'ianna ❤️

- arshianna reece

Earl and I wish to express our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. Even though we know it's hard, we hope your family can take comfort in knowing to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. Even though we haven't been neighbors very long, we consider your family our family so please call on us if the need arise. We will keep you all in our prayers!

- Dorothy Watson

"It's hard to lose someone who meant so much to all of us, and even harder that we can't all be together to say good-bye. We want you to know we're with you in spiritnow and in the days and weeks ahead." The Family from Panama City, Florida

- Georgie Lee

I'm sending prayer to the family. Love Elladeir Walker and Family.

- Elladeir Walker

My condolences to you and your family.I pray your strength in the lord

- Gail Atkinson

Remember when he shared his testimony after his accident and how God spared and saved his life; Love to Mrs.Dasiy and family, My deepest sympathy expressed!

- Carol Carlisle

Sending my condolences to the family. Keeping y'all in prayer.

- Bridget Upshaw

Sending thoughts and prayers to the entire Winston family during this time. Mindi Bragg, Tuskegee University

- Mindi Bragg

Sending sincere condolences to the Winston family during this most difficult time. I am praying to God for your strength. With Love, Veronica, T'Boskii & Justiss

- Veronica Burton

Extending Our Heartfelt Condolences To The Winston Family and Praying That GOD Will Continue To Strengthen and Comfort You During This Difficult Time Of Sadness and Loss.

- Betty Sue Lyons

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the transitioning of your loved one. Elder Mary & Donnie Boykin

- Mary Boykin

My sincere condolences to the family. May the lord comfort and strengthen each in the loss of your love one. Angela Howell McCray

- Angela McCray