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Jimmy Neal Winn

1944 - 2023

BORN

1944

DIED

2023

Jimmy Winn Obituary

Jimmy Neal Winn of Marion, Iowa passed away December 24, 2023. Jim was born September 27, 1944 to Edward and Rose Winn of Carroll, IA. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1963. Jim served in the Army and was in the Viet Nam War. In 2016 Jim went to Washington D.C. on a honor flight for Veterans, which he enjoyed! Jim married Pam Plath in 1972 in which two children were born to this union, Christopher Neal and Melissa Renee. Jim lived most of his life in the Council Bluffs area. In 1998 Jim moved to Marion, Iowa. He worked at Pearson Education, Cedar Rapids, until his retirement. Jim is survived by his two children, Christopher and Kit Winn and Melissa and Brad Rolfe and Melissa's two children Chloe and Tristan Jackson. Also surviving are five sisters, Arlene Anderson of Madrid, Iowa, Geraldine Whited and Georgia Schmickle of Marion, Iowa, and Corinne Gute of Burnet, Texas, Gloria Ries of Azle, Texas and many nieces and nephews. Also a special friend, Jo Williams of Marion. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Don, Marion (Windy), Glen and sisters Lois and Mary. Services: New City Church, January 5th, 1 pm. Lunch to follow. Pastor Daniel Winn officiant.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 29, 2023.

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Pat Beck

January 8, 2024

I am so glad Jim was able to attend our Carroll High School class reunion in October. He was happy to be with classmates and we were just as happy to see him. Rest is peace dear friend. Pat Beck

At Georgia's house.

Charyl Winterink

December 31, 2023

At Georgia's house. We will all miss him so.

Charyl Winterink

December 31, 2023

Charyl Winterink

December 31, 2023

Jim with his sisters Geraldine, Arlene, Gloria, Corinne, and Georgia.

Melissa Rolfe

December 29, 2023

Melissa Rolfe

December 29, 2023

I lost my hero and am heartbroken, but I know he has returned home. He is resting with our heavenly father in eternal peace.

Brad Rolfe

December 29, 2023

Brad Rolfe

December 29, 2023

Brad Rolfe

December 29, 2023

Brad Rolfe

December 29, 2023

Brad Rolfe

December 29, 2023

Brad Rolfe

December 29, 2023

Great man. He will be missed dearly.

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