Henry "Joey" Wingate, 55, of Polk City, formerly of Wauchula, died June 26, 2011 at his home. Joey was born in Wauchula on Nov. 14, 1955 and was a pipe fitter.
Survivors include his mother, Beatrice Albritton of Wauchula; 2 sons, Michael Shannon Wingate of Avon Park and Kevin Dewayne Wingate of Lake Butler; 1 brother, Harold Eugene Wingate of Wauchula; 1 sister, Linda Drake of Ona; and 4 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 1st at Robarts Garden Chapel from 9-10 AM, followed by his funeral service at 10 AM. Interment is in Wauchula Cemetery.