Robert Winfield

Obituary of Robert Winfield

Robert Winfield "Mr. Rob" was born in Monroe, North Carolina on May 27, 1938. He departed this life October 30, 2022 at Multi -Medical Center in Baltimore, MD after suffering a long illness. He was the fourth of four children born to the late Albert Winfield and Irene Caudle, two brothers, Reverend Albert Carl Winfield, Harold Winfield and one sister, Esther Mae Allen preceded him in death. Robert attended Winchester High School in Monroe, North Carolina. In 1964 he joined the military. He spent some of his time in Korea serving in the United States Army. He was discharged in 1967. Robert moved to New Haven, Connecticut with his brother Harold. After leaving Connecticut, Robert moved to Harlem, New York and spent time working for the United States Postal Service where he met his wife Fatima. They were married on November 25, 1967. The couple moved to Brooklyn, NY where they started a family. Into that union, two children were born, Medra and Robert Winfield. Many of those years were spent in East New York on Linwood street where he was a well known, loving member of the community . Robert followed his passion for auto mechanics and attended Roberts' Technical and Trade School where he trained to become a transmission mechanic. In 2001, the couple moved to Baltimore, MD. where he lived the remainder of his life. To cherish his memory, Robert leaves his devoted wife, Fatima Winfield, of 55 years, two sons, Jeff Redfern and Robert Winfield and wife (Shanekwa) and daughter Medra Pullen and husband (Fred), two granddaughters, Skyler and Taliah; four grandsons, Eric, Jordan, Robert Jr, and Freddie III and five great grandchildren; Teagance, Bein, Eric Jr., Kaelyn, and Serenity and a host of other family and friends. Robert loved his family and friends. The memory of Robert will always remain in our hearts. He will always be remembered for his infectious smile, kind heart and giving nature. Funeral rites will be conducted through the EAST location of Vaughn Greene Funeral Services (4905 York Rd. 21212). The public viewing will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022, 1:00 - 4:00 PM. The funeral ceremony will be held Sunday, November 6, 2022 with the wake beginning at 2:30 PM and funeral to follow at 3:00 PM. The interment will take place at Maryland Veterans Cemetery - Garrison Forest on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM.
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Saturday
5
November

Visitation at Funeral Home

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services
4905 York Road
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Sunday
6
November

Visitation at Main Service

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday, November 6, 2022
Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services
4905 York Road
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Sunday
6
November

Funeral Service

3:00 pm
Sunday, November 6, 2022
Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Services
4905 York Road
Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Final Resting Place

Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery
11501 Garrison Forest Rd
Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
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