Burnice Glenn “B.G.” Winston was born on April 17, 1945, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Allen) Winston. He was one of ten children born to their union.
B.G. attended Wally High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. He later attended Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, Texas, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree and met the love of his life, the late Dollie Jean (Yeldell) Winston. They both graduated in 1968 and were united in holy matrimony on August 30, 1969. The couple later moved to Hollywood, Florida, before eventually settling in Memphis, Tennessee. Together, they raised four children, Darian, Kristian, Jason, and Michelle.
While living in Memphis, B.G. proudly served with the Memphis Police Department. He began his career as a patrol officer and later transferred to the Crime Scene Unit, serving the department for 30 years. He retired in 2008 with the rank of Captain.
B.G. was baptized into Christ by his father-in-law the late Mr. Nokomis Yeldell while attending the Vance Avenue Church of Christ. He and his wife later worked with the Norris Road Church of Christ, where he served as a Sunday School teacher, a Deacon, and eventually an Elder. They later placed their membership with the Church Road Church of Christ in Walls, Mississippi, where they continued to serve faithfully.
B.G. was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Mrs. Dollie Jean Yeldell Winston; his son, Mr. Darian Glenn Winston; his daughter, Ms. Michelle Renee Winston; his father, Mr. Robert Winston; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth (Allen) Winston; and several siblings.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory his sons, Mr. Kristian Winston and wife Shelia of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Mr. Jason Winston and wife Patricia of Mount Juliet, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Pierce Winston, Josiah Winston, and Aniyah Winston; one brother, Mr. Freddie Winston of Terre Haute, Indiana; extended family of Knoxville, Tennessee; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
B.G.’s legacy of faith, devotion to family, and dedicated service to his community will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
