Benny Ray Winham, Sr.

Funeral service for Benny Winham will be held Wednesday, November 24, 2021, 3:00 p.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with Bro. Shawn Stewart and Bro. Ben Jones officiating. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.

Mr. Benny “Paw Paw” Winham Sr. age 72, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 6:43 p.m. at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Winham was a family man, always placing his family as his first priority.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Benny was a master diesel mechanic, having worked in the business since his early teenage years.

Survivors include his wife of over 50 years, Sylvia Smith Winham, with whom he cherished every day of their life together; Benny loved his children, (Sha, Rha, Nannee, and BeBo) Shonda  Winham Dykes (Chris), Rhonda Winham Alexander (“Scoop”), Tammy Winham, Benny Ray Winham, II (Amber), and Jake his beloved dog; grandchildren, Walter “Bubba” Alexander (Sara Grace), Dylan Alexander (Jordan), Breeanna “Nanna” Turner, Meredith “Mer” Scott, Alice “Ali Cat” Winham, Benny Ray “Lil B” Winham, III, Brianna Dykes Buchanan (Jake), and Krystyn Dykes; great-grandchildren, Adylin Alexander and Micah Alexander and to his Grands “He was never really Grumpy, not”; sister, Sandra Winham; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Thomas and Mary Francis Winham; siblings, Harry Thomas Winham, Jr., Bobby Earl Winham, Howard Wayne “Bo” Winham; cousin, Mary Sue Winham.

Pallbearers will be Benny Ray Winham, II, “Scoop” Alexander, “Bubba” Alexander, Dylan Alexander, Wes Scott, Chris Dykes, and Sondra Wilkins.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis McInnis, Howard Earl Winham, Benny Jones, and Dr. Terry French.

Family and friends please sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.

The family will receive friends and family Wednesday, November 24, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home.