Robert Winter
Posted: February 16, 2018
Robert W. Winter Sr., 67, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2018. Visitation will be Friday, February 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Starkville, MS with services to follow at 11:00 a.m. He was born April 3, 1950 in Vardaman, MS to the late Robert Lee and Mary Ruth Winter. Robert graduated from West Point High School and followed up in Memphis to receive his certification as a radiology technician. He was employed by the Imaging Center of Columbus before retiring January of this year. Robert spent 40 years of his life providing patient care and was often requested by patients to perform their MRI scans. He was very detail oriented, calm, and compassionate with patients of all ages. He married his wife Carol on June 4, 1993. He loved his family and grandchildren deeply. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Gid Foster. He is survived by his wife Carol, son Robert Winter Jr. (Kristi) of Grenada, daughter Michelle Owen (Brian) of Maben, son Ryan Winter of Charleston, SC, son Kody Winter of Steens, (significant other: Fu Jin Chesser), two sisters: Valinda Foster of Pheba & Gail Thompson (Doug) of West Point, & 9 grandchildren (Chase, Dalton, Mya, Bella, Kolton, Lilly, Anna Grace, Nikki, & Brooklyn) Pallbearers: Wayne Foster, Craig Foster, Scott Foster, Curt Luke, Hal Thompson, & Patrick Thompson Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. Williams and employees and staff of Imaging Center of Columbus. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to donor’s choice of charity in his honor.
