Winford was a former production manager at Essex Wire, in Lafayette, Indiana.  He enjoyed watching sports, especially UK Wildcats basketball and Cincinnati Reds baseball.  Winford was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.  He leaves behind two cats that he loved, “Hermie” and “Little Bit”.

Survivors include several cousins, as well as a special friend and caregiver, Carolyn Bressler.

In addition to his parents, Winford was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Harris.

Funeral Service: 1:00pmET on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Dwight Coffman and Bro. Mark Yaden officiating

Burial: Mill Springs National Cemetery with full military honors provided by American Legion Post #38

Visitation: After 11:00amET on Tuesday at the church

Pallbearers: Jacob Bressler, Ray Sandusky, Brent Clements, Jimmy Wilson, Cheston Wilson, and Milton Wade

Honorary pallbearer: Tony Withers

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to: Shriners Children’s Burn Center, in Dayton, Ohio. These can be made online at donate.lovetotherescue.org or mailed to: Shriners Children’s, Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.