George Holding: “Last week, North Carolina lost a real leader and a good man--my loyal friend, Sheriff Carey Winders of Wayne County. He…”

“Last week, North Carolina lost a real leader and a good man--my loyal friend, Sheriff Carey Winders of Wayne County. He was only 57 years old. Carey was one of the youngest men to be elected as sheriff in Wayne County, and 2015 would have marked his 20th year of service. He was dedicated to the people he served and respected by all. Carey was a lifelong member of Union Grove Free Will Baptist Church, where he met his wife of 33 years, Teresa. Family was everything to Carey. Carey had three daughters--Jessica, Ashley and Carianne--and two granddaughters. Mr. Speaker, Carey was devoted to Wayne County and driven by his faith, his family and his commitment to the citizens who put their trust in him. While it is a dark time in Wayne County, we know that the light of his life and his principled example will illuminate this community in the days ahead. ____________________”