Leon Winborn

Leon Winborn, age 66, a resident of Deatsville, Alabama transitioned September 26, 2023. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM from Grant Chapel AME Church, 1250 Woodbine Ave, Calera, Alabama 35040 with Hillside Memorial & Gardens directing. Leon Winborn age 66 went home to his new heavenly home on September 26, 2023, at Jackson Hospital. Leon was born on August 9, 1957, in Deatsville, Alabama to the late Mr. Tommie Lee and Mrs. Johnnie Bee Winborn of Birmingham, Alabama. He confessed Christ and joined the Union Baptist Church of Marbury, Alabama until he moved his membership to Grant Chapel AME Church in Calera, Alabama where he served as a faithful member until he fell ill. He was known for his happy and vibrant soul, affectionate smile and his many jokes and stories. He was preceded in death by one sister Minnie Bee Ellis, Three brothers; Melvin Winborn, Jimmie Lee Winborn, Johnnie Lee Winborn, Two brother -in-laws; Charles Ellis and John Earl Ellis, Father -in-law Deacon Willie Edwards, and Mother-in-law Willie Mae Goodson. He leaves to cherish his loving memories, a loving, faithful, and devoted wife of 32 years, Janice Winborn and to this union three children were born: Janisha Winborn, Laterria Winborn, and Mariah Winborn, all from Deatsville Alabama, Two Brothers Johnnie C. (Harriette) Winborn of Birmingham, Alabama, John (Shirley) Winborn of Deatsville, Alabama, two Sisters: Betty Weaver and Barbara Freeman both of Birmingham, Alabama. three granddaughters: Zyion Winborn-Glover, Amara Farrow, Zacaria Winborn and one grandson: Kenneth Farrow Jr. A host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Special Family and Friends: The White Family, Ms. Margaret Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Underwood, Mr. Jude Coleman, Mr. Dave Young, Minnie Varner, Andrea Edwards, Carol Sistrunk, Fred Christian, Evelyn "gas lady" Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffcoat, the Roger's family, the Atchison and Morton family, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee, and the entire Grant Chapel AME Church. We would also like to thank the staff at Jackson Hospital for their care.

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Leon Winborn

August 9, 1957 - September 26, 2023