I always thought that I’d see you again

—Ryan Winstead

8 years. You know… One thing life has for sure taught me is that you are never promised tomorrow. Dont let the hard conversations, the forgiveness, the pain and gunk that clogs our hearts stop us from loving fully, deeply, and real with those around us.
You are so deeply missed and loved. Im just so greatful I was able to get to know you. I miss our funny phone convos, heart to hearts, and hearing you sing while I worked the most. I promise i am still trying to live the dream and keep it where the light is ☀️

—Sydney Napier

Every. Single. Day. That’s how much I think about you brother. The impact you made to my life, marriage, boldness for the Gospel will live forever. I love you still, I miss you more and more each day. If I think about you too much, I start to tear up. But I think about you anyway, tears be danged. I pray to love people like you did. I doubt you see this post, but maybe you can feel my heart in the body of Christ saying “thank you”. I hope that yours is one of the first faces I see when my race ends here on earth.

—Matt Bohr

This young man loved to fish. Miss you son.

—Sue Durham Mitchell

My adult life began in a shroud of grief. In true 18 year old fashion, I ran from it. I thought, if I separated myself from everything I knew and loved, it would somehow protect me from feeling the depths of sorrow. Well into my 20s and on my way to my 30s, I know that the body keeps score. It keeps score of grief and trauma. It keeps score and manifests in the most intense ways. When I finally stopped running from my grief, I realized that I was not alone in my grief and that everyone grieves in different ways. This picture proves it. Every. Single. Person. in this picture grieved today. They grieve every day. They grieved the past, present, and future. They grieved the known and unknown. The beauty of this photo is while it shows unity in grief. It also shows unity in life. We are all tied together in this beautiful dichotomy of loss and life that just keeps moving. Thankful these are the warriors I get to not be okay with and fight the good fight with. Good Lord, I miss him.

—Peyton Winstead-Norwood

Today has been long and I started the day with the what if’s and followed by waves of sadness that hit through the day. But I’ve also seen growth and love from seeds planted by my brother and seeds that were planted from those people. It’s amazing how God scoops us up and reminds us that he has got us and we will be okay. That no matter how much I miss him, I will see him again, and that my friend is what gets you through the day ! ❤️

—Marsha Winstead Crouson

Today I remember one of the most important people in my life. My friend and one of my mentors, Keith Winstead. He left us to soon, 8 years ago. You’re gone but not forgotten bud. Thank you for all you did for me. Miss you so much man.

—Raul Tirado

8 years…… Loved & never forgotten 💚💔

—Debbie Whittle Winstead Anderson

“My dear friend, when grief presses you to the dust, worship there!” – Charles Spurgeon

Grief never goes away. It may ebb & flow……but it is always there…to remind you of what you’ve lost – who you’ve lost. It can be overwhelming at times. It can be oddly comforting at other times. It can flood your mind with precious memories or fill your eyes with tears with no warning.

Grief can fill your nights with sorrow…..leave you longing for a better place.

Grief is the cost of love. And if the love was deep, the grief will be as well. 🖤

—Katie Bliss Winstead

is in disbelief over the loss of a man who made a tremendous impact on my life. He’s finally at rest and peace. I am so sad for his family, friends and church family. Make peace w/ others, friends-and forgive. We never know when we’ll ever lose the chance to.

—Denice Hopper

Debbie, Ryan,Joel,Jeff
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. We will for ever be grateful for everything Keith and your family has done for us. He will always live in our hearts….Diana Navejas;Alfredo Mancia Rivera; Junior Rivera

—Diana & Alfredo &Junior

Dear Debbie& Marsha ~ I wish I knew what to say to comfort each of you right now in your pain, truly. I wish I could hear Keith play those drums one more time; he was awesome. Even now, so many songs remind me of Keith, like “Greater things are yet to come… in this City”, and that morning they played The Kings of Leon – I was sure they were gonna be in big touble over that one, but I loved it! Best of all, was the Christmas they played that Russian Christmas Orchestra song, they rocked. I loved those little chimes he played too. He was such a good speaker, and I confess I liked him better than Pastor Troy, when I first came to Generations. I miss Keith, and I know you do too. Such a loss. My heart aches for you – I love you both. ~ Staci

—Vernon & Staci Wood

I was so saddened to hear of this loss. Keith was such a great person and will be sadly missed on Bald Head. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Toni Henry

—Toni Henry

The first time we attended Generations Church Keith was speaking. His testimony was so powerful and real and raw and it was always a treat to hear him preach. He really had a gift for reaching others esp. those who shared a common background. I hope he knew what a blessing he was to others. Our prayers are with you all.

—Zapf family

Dearest Debbie and Family:

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. The girls and I are praying for all of you. I will be forever grateful that Keith introduced me to Celebrate Recovery and opened my eyes to the faith that followed during the process of the program. He will be missed.

Leslie, Tyler & Jordan

—Leslie Everingham-Johns and Kids

Debbie, Ryan, Joel, and Jeff,

It has been a long time since our paths have crossed. I am so sorry over the death of your husband and father.
I have some very pleasant memories of Keith from his work at Prior Lake Christian School and his work on
our new building.
May you experience God’s grace and loving arms around you.
We now live in Nashville.

—Roger and Bonnie Byrd

Winstead Family,
My heart aches for your loss. May you find comfort in the Lord in these trying times that lay before you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.I only knew Keith through Generations, but I sometimes felt like he was talking directly to me in his messages. I could listen to him talk all day long, and I always left church that day with feelings of hope and serenity. He will be greatly missed.
Kermith, Wendy, Taylor, and Alexis Brogan

—Wendy Brogan

Debbie,
Our thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family. Both you and Keith had such an amazing impact on our lives! Keith’s guidance through the Lord helped save our marriage. Rob has many great cherished memories of fishing with Keith. He helped me through council to get throughg many dark days. He once told me that the thing i was thinking about that I wasn’t telling him was the the exact thing was holding me back. What words of wisdom! Rob and I are happily married and madly in love today. With out Keith’s “push”, both of us would be living separate lives. Praise the Lord! Keith will be used continually here on earth doing miraculous works for the Lord, even after his passing! You and you family are in our prayers, and are much loved. Your a remarkable women Debbie. The lord will carry you and your family though this.

—Rob and Gayl Penny

Though these last few years we haven’t been too close, our friendship and relationship with Keith and Debbie goes back quite a few years ago. Although I always liked to think it was a mutually beneficial relationship, it was hardly that. Keith’s altruistic approach to life and Debbie’s congenial temperament pretty much made friendship with them an honored and privileged situation to be in.
Those times spent together up at the farm in Rush City are and will always be cherished, along with all the other times we were able to spend together in work and play.
Although it may seem to be somewhat indifferent and impassive at this time, I would like to say thank you. Thank you for all you did to help us and so many others. I hope you know that I was truly grateful for all that you gave and did, and that if I lacked expression of gratefulness, it was surely not in contempt.

I pray God will give comfort and peace in the time to come.
For He is our Comforter.
John 14:15-20

—Tom & Kate Sternberg

Friend… Mentor… Brother… Though we were only together a short while, you welcomed me in… pushed me to grow… dared me to take chances… push beyond the boundaries of the box I was so comfortable with… to ignore the limit of what I thought I was capable of & instead embrace what He’s capable of through me… and through it all, you encouraged me… You spoke words of truth over me that were so powerful, I stopped to write them down… literally WRITE THEM DOWN, so they could encourage me for years to come… and they have!… THANK YOU!… You are missed here! But I’m looking forward to the reunion tour!…

—Rob Campbell

Debbie, and Family,
My first days at Generations was spent listening to Keith’s testimony, he was a true blessing to the church. He brought many of us back to “God”. I pray you and your family find peace with his passing.
“Come to me, all you are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Matt. 11:28
Tina, Brianna and Mikayla Monk

—Tina Monk and Kids

I am unsure of what words can describe how I have felt this day, but the only thing that I know to do is praise God for how He loves us. In the saddest of times, a brother has gone to be where we all look forward to arriving, and I am thankful for the opportunity to know, to serve, and to minister with him. Keith, I miss you now, but when you next see me, I will be looking through the ‘hole in the wall’ that will bring me into an eternity worshiping the Father with you. I love you…

—Godz Garage

Been with the family all day, I love the mix of people that make my family, blood or not. Please keep praying for all of us, family and friends alike, as we try and cope with this, I love you keith.

—Sydney Jones

He changed so many lives and he will always be missed…Love you, Keith.
Praying peace for the family! Lord, we look to you.

—Tiffany Schule

I love you Keith! thank you for ministering to me more times than you know. Thank you for the laughs, thank you for the hugs, thank you for the emails, thank you for the memories. I’m so glad that you’re with Jesus now.

—Hope Morgan Lewis

The world lost a great man. But God gained an angel. You will be greatly missed Keith. You have impacted so many lives. Mine being one of them. I will always look for the tail in my life thanks to you.

—Johnna Tranter Stanley

Keith, you will be greatly missed by so many of us still down here. Thank you for encouraging me to do worship and giving me so much advice that I still hold onto… You were such an awesome guy.
Please keep the Winstead family in your prayers, I love you all♥

—Erika Briggs

Rest in peace Kieth Winsted may you finally find peace, my personal prayers go out to the Winsted family I know this had not been easy, and you have already been so strong throughout, I pray for a reinforcement of strength. I can’t imagine, but I hope you all know I will personally never forget what your family had done for mine years ago and I love you like my brothers because you are my brothers.

—Lemuel Tirado

Today I found out I lost a man so closee and dear to my heart. He was a father to me, a minister, and a bestfriend, someone I could always go to no matter what. He understood me like a dad would to a daughter. He will forever be in my heart ♥ I love you keith.

—Sydney Jones

A lot of us lost a very dear person in our lives last night. Keith you were my mentor and you let me call you dad and that helped to heal my heart. Jesus worked through you so much and you can now see the lives you impacted. We miss you, but I’m comforted knowing your with Jesus and watching us all

—Shelby Marie Radovich

My heart goes out to the Winstead family, Keith was an awesome guy and will be greatly missed. Praying for you guys.

—Shannon Bean

I love you Keith. NOW can you really understand all the lives you touched, marriages you saved and ministers hearts you recharged to serve once again. Your arms are actually wrapped around the One we live for now. You can see Him. Touch Him. I love you brother.

—Matt Bohr

Until yesterday night, I had never lost someone I love dearly due to death. I can’t describe the hurt I feel right now. I’m not going to lie, it doesn’t feel good. A very good man that helped shape who I am today and helped me in my restoration process 10 years ago has died and will no longer be on the other side of the phone if I call. I will miss him. I am sure that God will want us to remember the good things we did together and the positive impact he did have on my life, but right now it’s hard. Please pray for me and that I can be a strength and a help to his beautiful family who were like brothers to me and his wife who was like a mom to me. Please pray for the Winstead family. I love you Keith…you will be missed. I will forever remember all the good you did.

—Raul Tirado

‎”When everything falls apart, your arms hold me together”

Yesterday my uncle passed away. Heaven gained a great man, someone who meant so much to many different people. A man that meant so much to me. Keep my family in your prayers please♥

—Hailey Winstead

A great man is in Heaven now. Love you Winstead family. Because of God working through Keith my marriage was saved. I am a better man, husband, father, and drummer because of his willingness to do Gods work. He will be missed!

—David Bean

Goodbye my brother in Christ. Oh the freedom you are living in today! I wish for love and peace, as did you, and now you are fully embraced by it. When I needed a friend, you were there for me and you did not judge me, and for that I will never forget you.

—Katrina Roman

Thank you everyone for your kind words and love. My uncle was a father to me when no one was. He will be deeply deeply missed.

—Peyton Winstead

A great man went to be with his glorious father yesterday. Keith touched so many lives and helped many people make life changing decisions by offering the word of God to them. He could change a person’s mood with a simple smile or a hug. I only knew him a few short years but those years were greatly impacted by his love of his family and the word of God. You will greatly be missed Keith and will remain in our hearts until we meet again. Love you!

—Pamela Rohrer

Keith, and your entire family has had a huge and positive impact on many of us over the past several years! This is a tragic loss for all of us. We love you all!

—Jim Stephens

Thankful for good memories, but so sad to lose someone who helped shaped who I am.Debbie Whittle Winstead you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

—Holly Workman