Thomas N. Winkfield, 52, a resident of Etowah, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in a Cleveland hospital. He attended Madisonville Church of God. He was employed with Golden Corral for several years. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Winkfield of Etowah; mother, Lugenia Winkfield of Dalton; two children: Thomas Winkfield, Jr. and Rachel Winkfield both of Etowah; four brothers, Timothy Neal, Gordon Winkfield, Keith Winkfield and Anthony Winkfield all of Dalton; several nieces also survive. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Madisonville Church of God with Reverend Glenn Gattenby officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.