William Winfield

Canton-William M. Winfield, age 83 of 48 Birch Street, died Thursday, June 3, 2004 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Haywood County and a son of the late Walt and Gertie Hall Winfield. He was the husband of the late Margaret Cooper Winfield who died in 2003. Mr. Winfield was a retired electrician from Champion International with over 30 years of service. He was a Paratrooper in the United States Army having served in World War II. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Winfield, two sons, Keith and Mark Winfield, and one grandson, Zackery Winfield, all of Canton. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004 at Bon-A-Venture Cemetery of Old Clyde Road with military rites conducted by the VFW Post #5202 and the American Legion Post #47. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Wells Funeral Homes in Canton prior to the graveside service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VFW Post #5202, 216 Miller Street, Waynesville, NC 28786.

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