SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Charles "Charlie" Winfield Winston, Jr., 80, of Savannah, Georgia, died peacefully Monday morning, October 17, 2011, at his home.
Born in Lakeland, Florida, he was a son of the late Charles Winfield Winston, Sr. and the late Edith MacMurray Winston. Charlie retired as a Chief Petty Officer from the United States Coast Guard. He later retired from ILA 1475. Charlie was instrumental in developing the youth athletic programs in the Windsor Forest area.
Surviving are two daughters, Colleen Winston of Savannah and Carole Harris of Atlanta; one son, Scott Charles Winston and his wife, Barbara, of Savannah; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and one brother, Thomas Winston and his wife, Nancy, of Taylor, Michigan.
The funeral service, with full military honors, will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the chapel of Gamble Funeral Service. Burial will be at sea.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 o'clock Thursday at the home.
Remembrances: Disabled American Veterans National Headquarters - 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, Kentucky 41076.