WINESETTE RICHARD G

CW2 Richard "Greg" G. Winesette was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 05/24/2009 at the age of 59.1 from Cancer
Myrtle Beach, SC
Flight Class 71-5
Date of Birth 04/23/1950
Served in the U.S. Army
This information was provided by Joe K. Roberts

More detail on this person: Richard Gregory Winesette, 59, passed away at his home on Sunday evening May 24, 2009, in Myrtle Beach, SC. He fought a long courageous battle with cancer. Greg was born April 23, 1950 in Whiteville, NC, son of the late Richard C. and June Miriam Winesette. He graduated from Kinston High School and East Carolina University.

Greg served his country in the US Army as a pilot during the Vietnam War. He was also a private charter pilot and commercial realtor in past years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing with family and friends. Greg was a devoted father to Greg and Paige. He will be missed.

Survivors include his children, son, Richard "Greg" Gregory Winesette, Jr. and daughter, Paige Mallory Winesette of Myrtle Beach, SC; his brother Mike Winesette and wife, Tina of Wilmington, NC. His sister, Lisa Winesette Marku and husband, Vaso, of Orlando, Florida. One nephew, Michael Winesette, and two nieces, Caroline Winesette and Isabella Marku. La Faye Clarkson, Angela and Doug Martin, and Aunt Doris Hardee Mooney were very special to Greg. Many thanks to the physicians and staff that cared for Greg at the Ralph Johnson Veterans Medical Center in Charleston, SC and Medical University of South Carolina.

Service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at McMillan-Small Funeral Home with Dr. Robert C. Wilkes, Jr. officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950-48th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

McMillan-Small Funeral Home of Myrtle Beach is serving the family. Condolences may be made at www.msfh.net.

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com Published in the Wilmington Star-News on 5/28/2009

His father was Richard C. Winesette, who was the 191st Avn Co commanding officer when it was activated at FT Bragg. Apparently he did not deploy with the unit when it shipped out. I remember someone telling me a story about the CO's son stopping by our unit in Vietnam to visit. I also spoke with a family member and verified this information.

From: Joe K Roberts

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