Winsett, Harold "BB", 61, of Tampa passed away on June 15, 2021 surrounded by his family. He joins his parents, Harold Emmett and Patricia Winsett; brother, Harold Emmett Jr. Winsett; sister, Dee Ann Jagger; "Uncle Bubba" Robert and Aunt Penny Winsett; Uncle Jay Vernon Sims; Aunt Janette Morris and "Aunt Puddy" Mytris Myers. Harold was born in Greenville, Mississippi and lived in McGehee, Arkansas as a child. His family moved to Tampa in 1972 where he attended and graduated from Leto High School in 1977. He immediately went to work at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a police officer, where he served his community for 34 years. During this time, Harold was a graduate of Saint Leo University, The Southern Police Institute and the FBI National Academy. He also served on the Board of Trustees at DACCO Behavioral Health. He retired as a Major in 2011. In 2013, he went to work for FN America, an international arms company, as the Southeast Regional Manager for Law Enforcement Sales. Harold was a member of the Masons Hillsborough County Lodge and the Hillsborough County FOP Lodge 108. Harold enjoyed the 3 F's; Family, Food and Friends. In his free time, he loved to hunt quail, shoot sporting clays, take the family boating/fishing, and drive his grandkids in “Pop Pop” Jeep. Harold also enjoyed spending time with friends in his mancave, watching “Wednesday Nights At The Range” and telling stories by the bonfire in his backyard. He was a true cowboy at heart and loved Texas. His favorite place to visit was Hico, Texas where he met many dear friends. He was dedicated to serving and protecting others in every sense of the word. Harold treasured life and cherished every moment. He will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Harold is survived by his loyal wife, Karen "K K"; daughters, Torrie Winsett, Tiffany Battershell and her husband Carson; Stepsons: Ryan Anderson, Tyler Anderson; Grandchildren: Colin Battershell, Juliette Battershell; god-son, Lil’ Charlie Keene and many loving family and friends.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home- Carrollwood Chapel, 3207 W Bearss Avenue, Tampa. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11am, Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd, Lutz. Doors open at 10am.
Harold's favorite line to his kids was "Be Something Greater Than Yourself", so in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to The Angelus(theangelus.com) or a charity that is close to your heart.
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