Formerly of Fairmont

Winston (Ox) Oxendine passed away December 12, 2011 at Providence Hospital in Everett, Washington, after a lengthy illness. Winston was born in Fairmont, North Carolina to Debo Oxendine and Mamie Hammonds on March 28, 1929, a proud member of the Lumbee Indian Tribe of North Carolina.

While stationed with the US peace-keeping forces in Berlin, Germany after World War II, Winston married Hannelore Hetzger, with whom he spent 63 wonderful years.

After retirement from the Air Force, Winston continued his law enforcement career with the State of Alaska, Department of Corrections. Winston and Hannah retired to North Carolina in 1989, where he became involved in local community affairs. In 2001, the Oxendines moved to Marysville, Washington to be closer to family. With their daughter Ramona, Winston and Hannah co-founded Vagabond Travel in Fairbanks,
Alaska and took advantage of many travel opportunities, traveling world-wide.
Winston often remarked about his fondness for Maui, Hawaii. Those fortunate to have known Winston will remember him as a plain-spoken, honest man who always had a good story to share. WInston possessed keen insight on
virtually any subject and willingly shared his views and advice. Winston stressed the importance of continuing education, keeping up to date on political issues and being socially responsible members of society.

A loyal and devoted family man, Winston is survived by his wife Hannah, who he lovingly called Shotzi; children Jesse Oxendine (Connie) of Anchorage, AK, Ramona Oxendine of Fairbanks, AK, Gordon Oxendine of Kirkland, WA, and Tina Oxendine of Mountlake Terrace, WA; grandchildren Nathan Damario, Sarah Labbe,Gordon Oxendine Jr., Megan Damario, Hannah Oxendine, and Jesse Oxendine. Winston\\chr(39)s legacy lives on in his great-grandchildren Deacon, Preston, Bobby, Langston, Lillian, and Ethan.
Winston is survived by his sister Eva Mae Shull (Gene) of Fairmont, NC.

A celebration of Winston\\chr(39)s life will be held in Marysville at the Emerald Hills
Estates clubhouse. on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11:00AM.
Military honors will be afforded TSGT Oxendine. Funeral arrangements were handled locally by Funeral Alternatives. A Graveside service will
be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM at New Bethel Cemetery in Fairmont with Rev. Gary Deese officiating.
Floyd Funeral Services in Fairmont are also handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Salvation Army.