Winfred Justin Register

Winfred Justin Register, 92 of Eastpoint was born December 21, 1931, in Lynn Haven, Florida. He passed peacefully on January 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. Winfred is one of eleven brothers and sisters of Charles E. Register and Zoah Ethel Hough. He married the love of his life, Estelle Smith Register, on November 26, 1955, in Carrabelle and remained married 63 years before her passing on January 22, 2019. Together they had four children, Winfred Justin Register, Jr. “Buddy”, Timothy Wayne Register, Fredrick Eugene Register, and Wendolyn “Sissy” Smith, husband Richard Smith; Twelve grandchildren, Jeremy Register, Schai Register, Robbie Register, Amanda Williams, Kandice Register, Leslie Register, Chase Register, McKenzie West, Chelsea Riley, Mikel Register, Kaley Lee, Alex Causey, and Emily Smith; 21 great grandchildren; and 1 great, great grandchild. He adored his special care giver, Betsy Smith. Winfred enlisted in the U.S. Army on January 12, 1949, and was honorably discharged on December 21, 1954. He received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He planted his roots in Eastpoint, Florida where he owned and operated Register’s Supermarket until retirement. As a God-fearing man, he was a member of Redemption Point Church of God and served as a deacon and member of the choir. Winfred was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He truly believed his family was his greatest inheritance from God. On any given day, you could ask him how he was doing, and he would tell you, I am “blessed and highly favored.” He was a hard worker, outdoorsman, and could grow the greenest garden there is. He could tell a good story, was the best listener and secret keeper, and always had the best advice. He was a pillar in the community, a great friend and neighbor. He was a kind and humble man with the sweetest soul. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Redemption Point Church of God in Eastpoint beginning at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Eastpoint Cemetery. The family ask that everyone join them for food and fellowship at the church following the service. He asked in lieu of flowers that you please donate to his church in his honor. Skip and Trey Young, along with Paula and Kimberly are assisting the family with arrangements. 850-926-5919, www.familyfhc.com

Winfred Justin Register

December 21, 1931 - January 14, 2024