Ivan H. Winston Jr.

Ivan H. Winston Jr., 79, of Holly Hill, South Carolina, formerly of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Born on November 14, 1946, in Roanoke, Virginia, Ivan was the son of the late Dollie Gallagher Winston and Ivan Winston.

Ivan taught history and coached wrestling for many years at William Byrd High School, E.C. Glass High School, and Cave Spring Junior High School. Following his teaching and coaching career, he served as Vice President of Fralin & Waldron, where he met the love of his life, Jo Ann. They shared 44 wonderful years together.

Ivan later established Ivan H. Winston Associates Property Management and owned and operated several restaurants throughout the Roanoke area. He was also a longtime member of Moose Lodge #1987, where he served as kitchen manager and volunteered his time for many years. Ivan was actively involved with the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a scout leader.

Ivan will be remembered as a man who loved his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Ivan was preceded in death by his parents, son Greg and his brother Jack.

Ivan is survived by his wife Jo Ann, daughter Hollie Wrenn (Chuck); sons Ron Nester (Lisa) and Joseph Nester; brother Mike Winston (Lisa); sister-in-law Geraline Winston; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; his beloved pet Gracie as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grove Park Hospice Hospice, 1324 Grove Park NE, Orangeburg, SC 29115.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at avingerfh.com/. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Avinger Funeral Home, 2274 Eutaw Rd, Holly Hill, SC 29059, (803)496-3434.