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    Funeral Arrangements for Vernon Winfrey

    Article submittedBy Article submittedJuly 11, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Vernon Winfrey, age 89, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022.
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    Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Vernon Winfrey, age 89, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022. He  was  preceded in death by his wife Zelma Winfrey and survived by his daughter, Oprah Winfrey, and son, Thomas Walker.  An Army veteran and deacon, he leaves behind a legacy of service, including the sole proprietor of the Winfrey Barber Shop in East Nashville. 

    From 1975-1991, he served on the Nashville Metropolitan Council  representing the 5th district. He also served on the Board of Trustees for Tennessee State University and the Tennessee State Barber Board.  In 2016, Vernon was inducted into the National Barber Hall of Fame and honored for his 56 years as a master barber.  

    Vernon was a charter member of Faith United Missionary Baptist Church and where he was a deacon for 45 years.

    Lie In State

    11:00 am – 6:00 pm

    Wednesday, July 13, 2022

    Robert E. Lewis Memorial Chapel

    2500 Clarksville Pike

    Nashville , Tennessee, United States

    MASK must be worn at all times.

    Family Visitation

    10:00 am – 11:00 am

    Thursday, July 14, 2022

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    Temple Church

    3810 Kings Lane

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    MASK must be worn at all times.

    Celebration of Life

    11:00 am – 12:30 pm

    Thursday, July 14, 2022

    Temple Church

    3810 Kings Lane

    Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    MASK must be worn at all times.

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