'To fJJiose I we antf 
'To fJJiose Wlio we !Me 
When I am gone, let me go and release me, I have so many things to do and see. 
You must not tie yourself to me in tears, but be happy that we shared such beautiful years. 
I gave you my love, you can only guess, how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love each of you has shown, 
but now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me awhile, if grieve for me you must, 
then let your grief be comforted by trust. It is only for awhile that we must part, so cherish the memories in your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on, so if you need me , call and I will come. 
Though you cannot see or touch me, I' ll be near, And if you listen with your heart, you will hear, 
All of my love around you soft and clear. And then each of you shall come this way alone; 
I'll greet you with a smile and say, "Welcome Home." 
~Author Unknown 
 
Ptinver aaies 
The Ushers' Ministry of The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church 
 
Bryan Ezzard Sean Ezzard Sherman Ezzard 
 
(J'a{(6earers 
 
Brandon Laidler Brent Thomas 
James Winfrey, Jr. 
 
,ftc~nowfediJement 
The family of James Edward Winfrey, Sr. wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the many deeds of kindness shown during their time of bereavement. God be 
with you always. 
In lieu of flowers, the family would like all donations to go to The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church 
Survivors Saved and Sent Cancer Support Group. 
"Professional Services Entrusted To" 
9)cmald 5Wnft& ~' !Jnc. 
1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30032 
(404) 371-0772 
 
rrfie Jfomegoing Ce[e6ration for 
James rdward Winfrey, Sr. 
 
Sunrise September 26, 1949 
 
Sunset March 16, 2011 
 
Monday, March 21, 2011 10:00 A.M. 
 
The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church --The House ofHope-- 
4650 Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur, GA 30034 
 
E. Dewey Smith, Jr., Pastor/Teacher 
Minister Devon Ward, Officiating 
 
 06ituary 
James P.tfwartf 'Winfrey, Sr., was 
born September 26,1949, in Somerville, TN to the late Jessie and Annie Bell Winfrey. He was educated in the Fayette County School System. At the age of 18, he entered the United States Marine Corps where he served for many years as a sergeant until he retired. 
James was baptized at an early age and attended Russell Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Somerville, TN. While serving in the military he met Nina Jones Thomas. They were married November 22, 1972. In 1979, James (along with his family) joined The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia. 
James Winfrey leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife Mrs. Nina Winfrey; two sons: John H. Thomas Jr., and Dr. James E.G. (Elana) Winfrey, Jr.; one daughter: Wandalon (Sherman) Ezzard; nine grandchildren: Brandon Laidler, Bryan Ezzard, Sean Ezzard, Amber Thomas, Brent Thomas, Gabriel Winfrey, Jamison Winfrey, Evan Terry and Daye Terry; brothers and sisters: Jessie (Margaret Jean), Winfrey, Jr., David (Annie Ruth) Winfrey, Dorothy (Rodney) Harrison, Augustus Winfrey, Wardine (Larry) Couch, T. J. Winfrey, Carolyn (William) Anthony, Gwendolyn (Junell) Dunlap , Janice (Edmon) Thomas, Benjamin Winfrey, Kenneth (Linda) Winfrey; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Willford Winfrey and Keith Winfrey. 
 
Order ofService 
THE PRELUDE ......................................Hope Mass Choir "He Will Supply" 
THE PROCESSIONAL ..............................Hope Mass Choir "Farther Along" Hymn #326 N.N.B.H. 
THE SELECTION.................Deacon Joe Paige/Carlos Brown 
THE SCRIPTURE..........................Reverend Anthony Jones The Old Testament 
Reverend Bruce Mays The New Testament 
THE SOLO .............................................. Sheilda Phillips 
THE PRAYER OF COMFORT ...................Reverend M. Davis 
THE SOLO .................................... Reverend Wayne Evans 
THE REFLECTIONS ..................................3 minutes please Dorothy Harrison ~ Sister Steven Debalt ~ V. A. Representative Deacon Alonzo Moore ~ Church Member Dr. James Winfrey, Jr. ~ Son 
THE SILENT READING OF OBITUARY 
THE SOLO ..................................... Minister Bernice Davis 
THE EULOGY........................... Pastor E. Dewey Smith, Jr. 
THE RECESSIONAL ...............................Hope Mass Choir 
Interment 
Georgia National Cemetery I 080 Veterans Cemetery Road 
Canton, GA 30114 Phone: (866)236-8159 
or (770) 479-9300