Joseph (Joey) Lee Winn (1998-2023) Obituary and Memorial

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Joseph Lee Winn Jr. (Joey) 24, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, July 29, 2023 in West Portsmouth, as the result of an accidental motorcycle collision. He was born November 13, 1998, in Portsmouth, to Joseph Lee Winn and Amanda Stewart.

Joey was larger than life and so was everything that he did. He was authentically and unapologetically himself. He loved to clown around and joke, his laughter was contagious; his smile could light even the darkest room. He was the center of attention, and he absolutely loved it. He loved his friends and family fiercely. He was the kind of pet owner that bought his dog ( Apollo ) a breakfast sandwich every single time he bought himself one. His eyes sparkled and pride radiated from him when he spoke about his job. He was the self- proclaimed “Best Heavy Machine Operator to ever do it” and had just recently earned his “white hat”. He was his happiest when he was either on his bike or out at the shooting range— he really lived for the thrill of it all.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Michael Williams, Rufford Winn, and Clifford Caldwell. A great-grandmother, Rosemary Stewart-Burchett, and close friend, C.J. Malone.

Joey is survived by his mother, Amanda Stewart (Charles Price), his father, Joey Winn (Rina Winn), a sister, Brittney Winn, all of which are from Portsmouth. A stepbrother, Jeff Godfrey (Angel) of Toledo, several aunts and uncles with special notice being given to Jennifer Williams of Portsmouth, Danielle Henderson (Jacob Ankrom) of Wheelersburg, grandparents, Mary and Mike Henderson of Sciotoville, Ellen Caldwell of Columbus, and Maltie Winn of Portsmouth, along with close cousins Treyvon and Brenden Truett. He is also survived his established “crew” of brothers; Austin Mullins, Mike Adkins, Andrew Scott, Nicky Yapp, Brandon Earley, Kyle Cooper, Cameron Stephens, Corey Carver, Jimbo Woodruff, Donzell Worthen and Austin Layne.

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