Funeral service for Mr. Billy Wayne Winsett, age 70, of Petersburg, TN, will be conducted Tuesday September 10, 2019 at 2 PM at Fayetteville First Baptist Church With Dr. Jon Hathcock and Rev. Jim Mike Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Talley Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5-8 PM Monday September 9, 2019 at Higgins Funeral Home and from 12 PM – 2 PM Tuesday September 10, 2019 at Fayetteville First Baptist Church.
Mr. Winsett was born February 4, 1949 in Bedford County, TN to the late Wayne D. and Mary Warren Winsett. He was a member of the Fayetteville First Baptist Church where he served as Facilities Manager. He was retired from Eaton Corp. in Shelbyville, TN, and was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years Gwen Wells Winsett; children Wendy (Jeff) Brown, Keith (Lisa) Winsett, grandchildren Whitney and Cody Winsett (fiance Erin Bergman) Hunter Brown, Carrington (Josh) Bush , McKenna and Eli Brown. Sister Linda(William) Ellis. Mr. Winsett was preceded in death by his parents.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Billy Wayne Winsett.
14 Comments To "Billy Wayne Winsett"
#1 Comment By Dennis and Pam Welch On September 7, 2019 @ 2:48 pm
Gwen, we are heartbroken for you and the children and words are at a loss. Billy was such a kind and sweet man…just a very, very good man. One thing is for sure there will be a joyous reunion one day.
#2 Comment By Mary Sue Green On September 7, 2019 @ 4:34 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Billy. He was a great first cousin and person. May God comfort you and your family during this time of sadness and in the days to follow .
#3 Comment By John and Sandra Curtis On September 8, 2019 @ 6:31 pm
Gwen, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Billy! I have so many good memories of him and his family! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
#4 Comment By Norman Delffs On September 8, 2019 @ 7:01 pm
Gwen, I am so sorry to here about Billy….I worked with Billy at Eaton we saw each other everyday….He will be missed and was one of the best.
#5 Comment By Mark and Paula Massey On September 8, 2019 @ 9:21 pm
Gwen, our hearts are heavy with sorrow for your loss. Thinking of you and the entire family.
#6 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On September 8, 2019 @ 10:20 pm
Mr. Billy was one of the nicest and kindest men whom I ever had her privilege to know and get to work with from time to time. He was always so gentle and kind. Our church family will certainly be lost without him but we do know heaven gained an angel on Friday. My love and prayers to all of his family and his many friends during this time of loss and in the days to come.
Lenace Hyde Vaughn
#7 Comment By Rev. Fonda Askins Blair(one of the Askins ) twinswins On September 9, 2019 @ 12:09 am
So sorry for your loss of your beloved family member. He was an exemplary Christian man and touched the lives of many over his life. Prayers for your family during this te.of bereavement.
#8 Comment By Rev. Fonda Askins Blair(one of the Askins twins ) On September 9, 2019 @ 12:10 am
So sorry for your loss of your beloved family member. He was an exemplary Christian man and touched the lives of many over his life. Prayers for your family during this time of bereavement and always.
#9 Comment By Joe and Marijo Bean On September 9, 2019 @ 12:34 am
Gwen and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
#10 Comment By Jerry Keel On September 9, 2019 @ 1:14 am
I have only been a member of First Baptist Church for a few years but in that time I came to know Billy Winsett very well. Always a smile and a happy hello every time I saw him. He was a true Christian man who truly loved his Lord and Savior and who lived it every day. I will miss him so much. I pray God will help his family through these troublesome times. My sincerest condolences to his family.
#11 Comment By Mike Hopson On September 9, 2019 @ 12:51 pm
‘Hey Guy’ was the greeting that came from Billy many times when we met.
He was a very kind person that did so much that will never be known for many folks.
Gwen and your family has lost a great person but God has gained one!
We are praying for Gwen and Keith and the whole family!
#12 Comment By Brenda Burns On September 9, 2019 @ 1:26 pm
Lois McNeese, Kenny Winsett, ,Linda Ellis ,So sorry for the loss of your Brother .Whitney ,so sorry for the loss of your Grand Paw. May God be with each of you and Gwen his wife and the rest of the Family for your loss.
#13 Comment By Ray Beatty On September 10, 2019 @ 12:30 am
Gwen, Wendy, Keith & The Winsett Famly,
I was saddened & shocked to read of Billy’s passing. I worked with Billy at Eaton for over 31 years. Billy was a good person & friend. Thoughts & Prayers for Your Family.
#14 Comment By Betty & Jim Bryan On September 10, 2019 @ 1:57 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Gwen.