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Deacon Tyrone Earl Winfrey Sr.

06/06/1959 - 11/05/2022

Obituary For Deacon Tyrone Earl Winfrey Sr.

Deacon Tyrone Earl Winfrey Sr. of Detroit, Michigan Beloved Husband of Mrs. Janice Winfrey , Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Cousin born on June 6, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan made his transition on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan at the age 63. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Greater Grace Temple Church 23500 W. Seven Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48219 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM with the Service on Saturday, November 12, 2022 Family Hour at 10:00 AM with the Celebration Of Life at 11:00 AM at Greater Grace Temple Church 23500 W. Seven Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48219 Bishop Charles H. Ellis III Pastor 313-543-6000. Entombment will follow at Wood Lawn Cemetery 19975 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Michigan 48203. Flower Delivery will be on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Church.


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Ellen Craig-Beagg sent Ocean Devotion for Deacon Tyrone Earl Winfrey Sr. - November 11, 2022

Sending our prayers and condolences during this challenging season in your lives. May the Lord bless and keep you. Stan and Ellen Bragg

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Cheryl C Hoke sent Calming Comfort Bouquet for Deacon Tyrone Earl Winfrey Sr. - November 11, 2022

May God's love continue to comfort you and your family during this season.

Love,

Cathy Hoke

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Praying that God's peace and comfort will be with you now and always. Cherie Dotson (former U of M Team 4 Partner)

Our heartfelt condolences to Janice and the entire Winfrey family. I met Tyrone through Janice in the 90s, while working at WCCC. I saw immediately his passion for helping students and his community. Tyrone was instrumental in helping my daughter Ayana receive scholarships to MSU and my elder daughter Kimberly with guidance after she completed her Masters in Higher Ed. Our family extends our deepest sympathy to you. May God grant you His peace and comfort. ~Rev. Gwen Hatter & Family

To Janice Winfrey and Family I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Winfrey will truly be missed. Praying God will continue to comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Love In Christ, Crystal Reedus

Dear Janice, TJ, Lauren & Chad:

It is with heartfelt sympathy that I share these wonderful memories of a friend, brother-in-our Lord and a former colleague with our MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. I will always remember Tyronne for his genuine passion towards promoting positive youth development and aspiring young people to achieve higher education. As you and all of us grieve his loss, we can also cherish the memories of the positive impacts that he made of all those who were blessed to know him as a passionate "man of God" and life skills educator for our children and youth, especially for underserved inner-city youth!

The Lord has called Tyronne from "labor to rest" so we grieve and at the same time, we thank God for the life and legacy of Deacon Tyrone Winfrey, Sr.

God be with you all and strengthen you during the days and months ahead!

Warmly,

Sandra Griffin, Friend & Extended Family

Dear Family, We have you cradled in our prayers. May God comfort you today and all of your tomorrows. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Do not forget to take your sorrow to God.

Mr. Winfrey and I worked together at the University of Michigan for almost 14 years. His passion for the youth of Detroit and the ideals of diversity and inclusion guided his every move. He wanted the best for every student he served. His dedication only improved the work we did. I honor Mr Winfrey today and always. My prayers are with the entire Winfrey family and all those he touched. His life will continue to live through his family and all those he challenged to do better. Dr. Dwight Fontenot

Tyrone Winfrey has been such a light and inspiration to so many. He worked tirelessly while he was a DPS School Board Member. He was always reaching out to help those that needed assistance with school or employment. He was a Christian and allowed the Holy Spirit to lead him. Once I needed employment and he provided a reference and I was employed and my salary was substantially hired than most. He was truly a God Sent to so many. He will be truly missed 😢. Praying 🙏🏻 for Mrs. Janice Winfrey and Family.

We join others in celebrating the life of this royal Ambassador for Education. He has been active in our family for more than 30 years. Our children have excelled in many ways because he cared and got involved. Bless his memory forever! Love, condolences and prayers for Janice and the entire family. The Kellars

May God bless the Winfrey family.

We will continue to pray and lift the entire Winfery family up in this very difficult chapter of your lives. Love ya to life Rick and Venus Thues

David & Karen Hull send our love and prayers to the Winfrey family.

When my oldest daughter and a family friend attended the college fair at Greater Grace Temple years ago, Tyrone was very helpful in making sure both girls got in front of the right people in order for them to be accepted (either on the spot) or shortly thereafter. They were the only two girls who came properly dressed, with resumes, and transcripts. Instead of the long pathway of acceptance, Tyrone followed up by putting us in touch with a local recruiter for the school my daughter wanted to attend. She was immediately accepted. Tyrone was a true blessing to students and we appreciated his diligence and compassion to assist. We pray that the peace of the Lord envelop his family and friends in the days ahead as they cherish the many wonderful memories shared with him. Blessings! Tracey Lee

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. The Roberson family.

Long Live the Life, Love, and Legacy of Husband, Father, Friend, Colleague, Deacon, Educator, Community Leader, Deacon Tyrone E. Winfrey Sr.! Our prayers and condolences go out to Tyrone's entire family and host of friends and all of the youth that he invested in ! Tyrone was a class act, a true leader! Peace and Many Blessings, Bishop Cheryl Myhand, Wish Ministry

Sending prayers and condolences to Janice, the children, grandchildren and entire family. God bless you all and keeping you in my prayers.

-Kim R. James

What a remarkable man and man of God! I had the privilege of working with Tyrone at the University of Michigan. He was a natural leader who inspired everyone who knew him. His deep faith in God and his love for other people changed lives and changed people. I am so grateful to have had the privilege to know him as a coworker and friend. Julia Glas

Our hearts are heavy with sadness. Tyrone has been a formidable force in the lives of young people. Please know that as you stand in grief and sorrow you do not stand alone. Much love. Gwendolyn Manning

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Ellis Funeral Home | Detroit, MI

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