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Richard James Winn

June 17, 1953 — April 24, 2022

Rock Hill, SC

Richard James Winn, a lifelong native of Rock Hill, was called home to Glory on April 24, 2022.  Rick was born on June 17, 1953 and was the oldest son of Arlen and Lauvenia Winn.

Rick is survived by his wife, Cathy; his children, Micah, Jonathan, Ben (Kara), and Carolyn Bailey (Jackie); grandchildren, Neelie Bailey, Savannah Winn, Morgan Kate Winn, Silas Winn, Beau Winn, and Lydia Winn; his siblings Bruce Winn (Terry), Drew Winn, Susan Westbrook (Charlie); and his mother Lauvenia Winn.

Rick was a follower and servant of Jesus Christ, and a faithful, active member of his church.  He retired from Duke Energy’s Catawba Nuclear Station in 2016. In his retirement, he enjoyed serving on mission trips, spending time with his grandchildren, and turkey hunting and fishing.

Rick was a loving husband of 46 years, and devoted father, PopPop, son, brother, uncle, and friend.  He was known for being gentle, faithful, kind, humble, joyful, and a great teacher.  His legacy lives on through his family, friends, church family, and the lives he has sustained through the gift of organ donation.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00pm at Providence Baptist Church, 1947 Old Friendship Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Wednesday, April 27, with visitation from 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Memorials can be made to Tabetha’s House, a faith based transitional home for women, 814 Teaberry Lane, Rock Hill, SC, 29730 ( www.givelify.com/donate/anchor-ministry-rock-hill-sc-2j7wy5NzE2NDM=/donation/amount ).

Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the family.

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