Wilburn A. Winnett, 86, of McMinnville was born March 26, 1934 and died March 23, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness.              

A United States Navy veteran of Vietnam, retired Oscar Meyer employee, and member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late Norman F. and Pauline Young Winnett.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by former wife, Bettie Mae Winnett; brother, Raymond Winnett; and sister, Mary Toll. 

Mr. Winnett is survived by six children, Wanda Fay Graves, Norman Edward Winnett, Deborah Jean Appleby, Robert Carl Winnett, Donna Lynn Winnett, and Rhonda Darlene Winnett Newson; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin Winnett; and former wife, Barbara Duke.       

Graveside service and interment was held Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Centertown Cemetery in Warren County.  Military Grave Rites were administered by American Legion Post 173 Honor Guard and VFW Post 5064.            

High Funeral Home, McMinnville, was is in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

March 31, 2021