Amos Roland Winnett, age 89, of Warrior, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, with family by his side.

Amos lived a life of service and hard work for his country, his community, his friends, and his family. He retired from the United States Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer after serving for over 20 years which offered him and his family opportunities to live and travel all around the world. He then retired from Alabama Power Company and continued to work in various positions into his later years. You could often find him on the river fishing or in his shop with his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carter Russell and Clara Mae Winnett; sisters, Bernice Shugart and Velma Mikell; and son, Ronald Keith Winnett.

Amos is survived by his beloved wife of over 70 years, Judith Pratt Winnett (Creel); his sons, Bobby Roland Winnett (Laura), Steven Bruce Winnett (Kelly), and daughter, Kelly Lynn Winnett. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Julie Howard (Zac), Allison Brackett (Davy), Ryan Winnett, Molly Winnett, William Winnett, Charles-Ann Winnett, and Andrew Trammell; great grandchildren, Asher Howard, Alexander Howard, Annabelle Howard, Avery Howard, and Olivia Brackett; and siblings, Morris Winnett, Horace Winnett, and Sheila Gregory.

Amos was a dedicated husband and father and loved his family more than anything. He was a source of quiet strength and constant devotion to his loved ones and was a hero to his family.

Visitation for Amos will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from noon- 2pm at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home in Warrior, Alabama, followed by funeral services. Public internment will proceed immediately at Liberty Minter Cemetery in Kimberly, Alabama.