Herb Winegard

Herb Winegard, 73, originally of Levittown, NY passed away peacefully after long illness, at home, in Lynchburg, VA surrounded by his loving wife and family. Herb built a life that was defined by intelligence, and humor. Herb attended school SUNY Stoney Brook graduating with a physics degree subsequently attended Washington University Law School in St. Louis. He was a gifted contracts lawyer who worked for the nuclear industry first for BWX in Canton, OH and later coming to Lynchburg to work for Framatome. He spent the next 40 years in the legal department as a Principal Attorney approaching his work, retiring in 2020. He had a great fondness for classic Perry Mason, his “spirit animal” Disney Goofy and for his infamous dad jokes.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Pam, who together, hand-in-hand, built a life of love, family and shared deep commitment and love to each other. In addition, Herb’s legacy includes his children, Denise (Mark) Kremnitzer, Daniel Winegard (Amanda), Julie (Ian) Aiken and his step-children, Joshua (Jenny) Tyler, Steven (Sarah) Tyler, and Molley (Santos) Perez. He also leaves behind his adored grandchildren; Stuart, Asher, Edward, Archer, Ezra, Lilliana, Oliver and Baby Girl Aiken. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his name to the following charities: Lynchburg Daily Bread, Riverviews Artspace, Vector Space, and Planned Parenthood.

A service will be held at Agudath Shalom Synagogue on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11AM. Interment will be held at Beth Joseph Cemetery.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.