Preston Steve Winesett

Preston Steve Winesett (Doc), 79 of Rocky Mount Virginia died unexpectedly on Monday, January 1, 2018, at his home. Steve was a graduate of Emory & Henry College, Emory VA and the Medical College of Virginia, School of Medicine, Richmond VA. He served as a doctor on the USS Charleston, LKA-113 and retired Navy Lieutenant. He worked at Wolfe Medical Group in Rocky Mount, Virginia and retired as a doctor with the Salem Veterans Administration in Salem, VA. He was a devoted member of The Rocky Mount Christian Church. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Rose Winesett of Rocky Mount, Virginia. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Winesett of 58 years; and his children, Preston Steve Winesett, Jr and his wife Beth Winesett of Reston Virginia, Lori Winesett and Kelly Smith-Price of Roanoke, Virginia and Donald Andrew Winesett and wife Leslie Winesett of Houston, Texas; and grandchildren, Olivia and Emily Winesett and Lucy Smith-Price. He is also survived by his brother, Jeff Winesett and wife Sybil Winesett of Rocky Mount, Virginia; and sister, Susie Doughtery and husband Joe Dougherty of Roanoke, Virginia. The Winesett family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount, Virginia. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Matt Ricks officiating at Rocky Mount Christian Church, 120 S. Main St, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to The Rocky Mount Christian Church.