John Ward Winn

After a lengthy illness, John Ward Winn, 84 passed away peacefully in the earlymorning hours of Thursday, March 10 at the Warner Center for Caring/Hospice atBaptist Medical Center-Nassau.Born on December 17, 1931 in Valdosta, GA, John graduated as Valedictorianfrom Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, GA. He attended Presbyterian College,North Georgia College and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1955where he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma HonorSocieties. From 1955 – 1958, John served in the United States Air Force.On August 2, 1958, John married Ramona Chilton and they resided in Atlanta, GAwhere he worked for Lockheed as a Promotions Manager. In 1972, John andfamily moved to Hilton Head Island, SC where he was involved with the initialdevelopment team of the Sea Pines Company. In 1977, they moved back to hishometown of Hinesville, GA where he began his illustrious career with InterstatePaper Company and developed the sales and service “dream team” he was soproud of. After his retirement in 2000, John and Mona moved south toFernandina Beach where he spent his remaining years on island time… riding hisbike, beach-combing and enjoying grandchildren.John was an avid WWII and history buff, lover of the ocean, writer, speaker andthe best “advice giver” ever. A devoted follower of Christ, he taught Sundayschool for many years at the First Presbyterian Church in Hinesville, Georgia,was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fernandina Beach, and aSelectman Emeritus of the historical Midway Congregational Society in Midway,Georgia. He will long be remembered for his dry wit, funny sarcasm and love ofall things Georgia… especially his beloved Bulldogs!John was preceded in death by his parents Jack W. and Alice Waite Winn andinfant son, Thomas Scott Winn. Left to celebrate his life and his memory are hiswife of 58 years, Mona Chilton Winn; two children, Jack Winn (Susie) of Savannahand Ellen Winn Jenkins (David) of Fernandina Beach, Florida; five grandchildren,many cousins, nieces and nephews.There was never a finer example of a true southern gentleman than John WardWinn and he will be greatly missed by all those who loved and cherished him.Visitation is planned for Monday, March 14 from 4-6pm at Oxley-Heard FuneralHome in Fernandina Beach. A funeral is set for Tuesday, March 15 at 12:00pm atthe old Midway Church in Midway, Georgia followed by a reception at theDorchester Village Civic Center.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that any memorial contributions be made tothe American Heart Association. Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.carteroglethorpe.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Ward Winn, please visit our flower store.