Winford Deskins Obituary (2011)

Winford Deskins, 86, Rockford, Illinois, died at 6:50 p.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in Alden Terrace of McHenry, McHenry, Illinois after a brief illness. Born November 18, 1925 in Van Lear, Kentucky, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry and LuLu Bell Deskins. Married the former Nannie L. Alley in Virginia on May 6, 1946. He was employed as a contractor, retiring in 1995. Veteran of WW II serving in the US Navy. He was a member of Gospel of Assembly Church in Oswego, Illinois. Survivors include sons, Robert Deskins, Loves Park, Illinois, Michael (Nadine) Deskins and Thomas (Sandy) Deskins, both of Rockford, Illinois; daughter Naomi (Sheldon) Pasold, Rockford, Illinois; son Markus (Cheryl) Deskins, Montello, Wisconsin; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and sister Ruth Osbourn, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and 11 brothers and sisters. Private ceremonies will be held. Cremation rites will be accorded. McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, Illinois assisted the family.