Gospel singer Ronald Winans dies at 48
Ronald Winans, a Grammy-winning member of the Winans gospel family who was part of the quartet The Winans, has died. He was 48.
Winans, who had suffered a heart attack in 1997, died Friday at Harper Hospital of heart complications, his family said. He had recently been admitted for observation, the family said, after doctors realized he was retaining fluid.
“The family wishes to thank everyone who joined us in prayer and will continue to extend their unwavering support during our time of loss”, BeBe Winans, one of Ronald Winans’ brothers, said in the statement.
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I will have more on the history of this man and his family over the weekend.
Our prayers are with this family!
I can remember years ago when my then teenage daughter, said, “mommy, you have to hear this group, the are awesome”. I listened and fell in love with these christian brothers. We are saddened to learn of the transition of Ronald, but we know that he is with the Lord. May God continue to watch over his family and keep them always in His care.
Comment by The McLeish Family | June 20, 2005
Just like Jacksons - we felt we were or at least wanted to be part of their family (personally I wanted to be a spouse of one - didn’t matter which). That’s what the Winans did to millions, bridge the racial & age gaps. Remember that show when Oprah had them ALL on - “CLASSIC” . I say this, thank you for sharing your gifts of music & your family. “It’s gonna be alright”
Comment by Crystal | June 20, 2005
Ron you will be missed…i remember when you guys first came to st louis.
You had van trouble on the way but you sang to the glory of God that night. We met you guys at steak & shake that night. I will never forget you or the Winans. God Bless You.
Comment by Robert Odneal | June 20, 2005
You will really be missed by all. We celebrate your life to the glory of God. Your music has fed many souls in Africa!
Comment by Sammens, Accra, Ghana | June 21, 2005
You are in my prayers. God shall lift up astandard in your hearts and hide the family underneath and his wings. Earth has no sorrow that HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL. BE BLESS AND NO THAT MANY SAINTS especially COGIC are praying for your family.
Comment by Mavus Brown | June 23, 2005
We shall savor his beautiful music in our hearts.
Comment by Barbara Sherman | June 27, 2005
To Ron Winans,… Thank you very much for your words, songs and for allowing God to use you. You and your brothers sang a verse saying “We will never know all the souls that we have reached,…” I am writing to let you know you have reached this one. If it wasnt for your life and ministry of music, I would not have stayed in church and my grades in school would have suffered, and when my family split I would not have been encouraged. Thank you and as your brother Mike sang, I will always remember.
Comment by Steve McCullar | August 3, 2005
To the winans family, millions didn’t make it but ron was one of ones who did.
Comment by julius hood | August 18, 2005
Ronald has made a hugh impact on a lot people, He will be truely missed, Its really hurt me to hear that a man like Ronald Winans has been taken from us so soon. But I do know now that his golden voice is being used in Heaven.
Comment by Lessie Lang | September 27, 2005