Derwood Winstead Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Derwood Winstead of Wilson, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Derwood left this world on February 17, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leaston R. Winstead and Edna "Mae" Mercer Winstead; and his siblings, Herman, Horace, Val, Mitch Winstead and Rebecca Winstead.
He is survived by: his wife Edna Rouse Winstead; his children, Rhonda Winstead Coumas (James Coumas) and Brett Winstead (Lisa Winstead); his sisters, Patsy Stone (Glenn) and Bonnie White; his grandchildren, Mary Claire Brown, Caroline Silvious, Graham Brown, Jarrett and Joel Winstead; and his great grandchildren, Hardison Brown, Lucas and Savannah Silvious. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family requests no flowers, but donations can be made in Derwood's memory to the Hope Station, PO Box 2164, Wilson, NC 27894 or to the outreach of Grace Baptist Church, 202 Kincaid Ave N, Wilson, NC 27893.
