William E. "Bill" Winfrey, Jr.

William Elisha Winfrey, Jr. “Bill,” 86, of Mechanicsville, VA went home to live with our Lord on September 28, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Addie; his children David (Pam) and their sons Christopher and Carter; Annette (Scott) and their son John, and Max (Carolina) and their daughters Brooke, Camila, and Hailee. Bill was a faithful Christ-follower, a prayer warrior, a dedicated family man, an active Gideon, and a true servant leader who impacted many lives. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a graduate of Virginia Tech. A Licensed Professional Engineer, Bill retired from VDOT as the Director of the Materials Division, culminating a fulfilling career of over 33 years. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 1, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 S. Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 2, at 11 a.m. at Northside Baptist Church, 7600 Studley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 193, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.