Andrew Lewis Winfree Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Andrew Lewis Winfree, 91, of French Creek, WV, entered into eternal rest February 21, 2021. He was born July 27, 1929 in Charleston, West Virginia. He was married to the love of his life, Norma June (nee Hamrick), on Feb. 17, 1953. Survivors include his wife, three sons: Dale (Linda C.) of Wellington, OH, Mark (Linda R.) of Oberlin, OH, and Larry (Yvonne) of N. Ridgeville, OH; five grandchildren: Sarah Winfree, Andrew J. Winfree, Hannah Gallo, Melissa Lyons, and Matthew Winfree; four great grandchildren: Rowin and Payne Gallo, Josiah Winfree, and Eleanor Lyons; and two sisters: Ruth Sayer of Milan, MI and Mildred Lykins of Owensboro, KY. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister Helen Belcher. Known as Andy, he served his country 3 years in the USMC and then 4 years in the US Army, taking his family to N. Carolina, Germany, and Georgia. In 1963, he moved to Elyria, OH where he worked for the General Motors Corp until retirement. He developed a passion for antiques and owned an antique shop for many years specializing in furniture. After 12 years he closed the business and began travelling the southwestern US where he and his wife spent many winters in their travel trailer. Andy and Norma moved to French Creek, WV in 1996 where he lived the rest of his life. His faith in Jesus Christ was important to him and he went out of his way to share his faith with others. He was an avid reader reading many Christian books and magazines. He enjoyed working on his collection of antique cars. And with his wife completed many building projects which stand today as a testament to his creativity. At the request of the deceased, the body was cremated. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at the Cornerstone Community Church in Buckhannon with Pastor John Darnall officiating. Online condolences may be extended to the Winfree family at www.heavnerandcutright.com The Winfree family entrusted the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service with the arrangements.

Andrew Lewis Winfree

July 27, 1929 - February 21, 2021