More detail on this person: James Larry
Winters of Lenoir City died at his home on May
26th following his very courageous battle with a
lengthy illness.
Born March 15, 1943 to James and Mary Alice
Winters, in Florence Alabama,
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 48 years
Patricia Anderson Winters; sons, Patrick William
Winters and wife Kristin of Jackson, TN; and
Benjamin Eastman Winters and wife Laura of
Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Grace Katherine and
Hailey Nicole Winters of Jackson. His family was
closest to his heart and Larry could often be
overheard saying that he derived his greatest joys
from his two sons.
Known for his deep faith, quick wit, infectious
laughter, unselfishness, and optimistic spirit,
Larry graduated from the University of Tennessee
where he found true brotherhood in the Sigma Phi
Epsilon fraternity, in particular the "Melrose
Group" and "Brothers Bill". Larry had a thirst for
learning which led to his receiving advanced
degrees from the University of Southern California
and Vanderbilt University.
He was a Captain in the U. S. Army, serving as a
helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, and was the
recipient of numerous recognitions for his courage
in combat, including two Distinguished Flying
Crosses, two Bronze Stars, one Bronze Star With
Valor, the Purple Heart, the Vietnamese Cross of
Gallantry, and numerous air medals of which he
was quietly very proud. He loved his Country and
served it valiantly.
Larry was a manufacturing operations manager for
several large corporations throughout the country.
Upon his retirement in 2004 he undertook another
career in real estate. A faithful member of Church
Street UMC, Larry belonged to the Pathfinders
Sunday School Class, served as an usher and was
a valued volunteer in the Soup Kitchen.
The family expresses special thanks to the caring
staff of Vanderbilt Pulmonary Clinic: Dr. James
Loyd, Wendi Mason, and Kathleen Kinser.
The family will receive friends in the Chapel at
Church Street United Methodist Church, 900 Henley
Street, Knoxville from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 31st, followed by a Celebration of
Life at 6:00 p.m. Larry was a supporter of Fisher
House Foundation, which provides temporary
housing for veterans undergoing medical treatment.
Memorial donations in his honor may be made to
this organization at 111 Rockville Pike, Suite
420, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Interment will be
at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC.
Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel is serving the
Winters family.
Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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