Belmont -Jack Ray Winters, 78 of Belmont passed away peacefully on March 26, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House.
He was born in Switz City, Indiana on December 4, 1935 to the late Ray and Lucille Hoffeditz Winters. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Roy Winters.
Jack was a member of the Park St. United Methodist Church, and was part of the United Methodist Men's Group.
Jack sang in the St. James Male Chorus for over 25 years. He had retired from Eastern Airlines after 30 years of service.
Jack was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He and his wife Joann both worked for Eastern Airlines in Chicago before transferring here and moving to Belmont 51 years ago.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Joann Long Winters;
a son William (Bill) and wife Shawna; grandchildren Will and Madelyn Winters;
a brother Willard Winters and a sister Cathryn Keller and husband Ron
Visitation will be Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at the Life Center, Park Street United Methodist Church.
A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the church with Reverend Gary Richardson officiating
Interment will be private
Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice c/o Robin Johnson House, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054 or Park Street United Methodist Church, 120 Park Street, Belmont, NC 28012
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is serving the family.