John L. Winnie Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John L. Winnie in Jacksonville, Alabama, born in Alexandria, Alabama, who passed away on August 11, 2021, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his wife Margaret Winnie; his children, Jean Velarde (Henry Velarde), Jodi Bennefield (Jerry Bennefield), David Boyd (Dana Boyd) and Tami Risner Robin Karns (Rodney Risner); his grandchildren, Brittney Jennings, Jordon Walker (Nick Walker), Chris Bean (Tamela Bean), Zach Bean (Ashley Valentine), Dakota Karns, Brook Karns, Ryan Velarde, Julian Velarde and Shanna Elliot Dixie Worley (Stephen Elliot); his great grandchildren, Brenden Bennefield, Blake Beckham, Adeline Walker, Derrick Bean, Brooklinn Bean, Tristan Moody, Gideon Bean, Liam Velarde, Bella Velarde and Midian Elliot; and also Casey Maddox Stephen (Justin Maddox). He is also survived by siblings, cousins, and other family members and friends.
The service will be family only due to COVID but will be live-streamed for anyone who wants to celebrate his life.
In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Judes Children's Hospital in his honor.
