William Edgar Winesette

Born 7-Oct-1921 in McComas, WV
Died 11-May-2009 in Westerville, OH
Son of Earl Gray Winesette and Virginia Pearl Perkins

Married Naomi Esther Withheld 25-Dec-1948 in Bishop, VA
Born 16-Feb-1929 in Amonate, VA
Daughter of Fred O. Withheld and Della Mae Unknown

Edgar worked in the coal mines after graduating from high school. Se served in the Army during WWII achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. Later he attended a technical school for air conditioning installation and repair. He moved his family to Ohio in 1952. Edgar states that his marriage of more than 50 years has been good. He is proud of his children and grandchildren.

Nothing is known about Naomi and her parents.

Edgar and Naomi had problems with their Gypsy Lane house which, not disclosed to them, was built over ancient subterranean bogs left behind by the mile high glaciers of the last ice age some 16,000 years ago. Their and their neighbors houses were sinking and dispite everything they tried at great expense were beyond saving. Edgar and Naomi have relocated but suffered a tremendous loss not covered by their homeowner's insurance.

Edgar and Naomi's children are:
1. William Edgar Jr. (26-Mar-1951) and
2. Robin Anette (8-Jan-1958) who married Wayne C. (withheld). They have a son, Wayne Jr. called "Chip".

Edgar and his sister, Margaret, graduated with the McComas High Class of 1939.

Back Row: Edgar Winesett, Andrew Martin, David Cox, Mason Graves, Ralph Gillis, Charles Martin. Second Row: Paul Martin, Paula Blevins, Helen Taylor, Mildred Sigmon, Francis Mood, Virginia Burgess, Lottie Six, Margaret Winesett. Front Row: Amado Cappanilla, Earl Pietsa, Juanita, Basconi, Roberta Fitzhugh, Eloise Edwards, Pauline Shumate, Irene Murphy, Helen Hancock, Peyton Hust.

Any information about the members of this family would be appreciated.

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