Jerry Blaine Winebarger

Jerry Blaine Winebarger, age 69, of Stony Point, passed away at his residence, on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Born Aug. 30, 1947, in Wilkes County, to the late Clifford Arthur and Naomi Koch Winebarger, he was of the Baptist faith. Jerry was retired from the NC Department of Corrections, having been a corrections officer with the Catawba County Unit. He was a veteran of the US Army,Viet Nam Era and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was an avid golfer and fisherman, along with being a fan of gospel music. He could be found on the front porch more often than not.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Cynthia Johnson Winebarger, in September of 2016. Jerry is survived by four children, Autumn Kiser and Paul Winebarger, both of Taylorsville and Sonya Winebarger of Hudson and Duane Winebarger of Goose Creek, South Carolina. Three brothers survive, David, Gene, and Clifford Winebarger, along with a sister, Mary Hogan. One special sister in law remembers Jerry, Paulette Johnson.
Grandchildren include, Paige Kiser, Austin Winebarger, Daniel Craven, Sadie Craven, Isabella Winebarger, Nathaniel Winebarger. There are a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. at Wayside Baptist Church, 73 Wayside Church Rd., Taylorsville, with the funeral at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Sammy Kiser will officiate. Military Rites will be provided by Disabled American Veterans Post 84 and Post 6. Burial will be in the Stony Point Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Iredell Hospice, 2347 Simonton Rd. Statesville, NC., 28625.