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Former Gov. William Winter died at age 97.
Editor’s note: This obituary was provided to Mississippi Today by the family of Gov. William Winter and was written by longtime family friend David Crews.
JACKSON Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter, who championed education initiatives, job creation and racial harmony throughout his life, died Friday at age 97.
Known as Mississippi’s Education Governor, Winter secured passage of landmark educational initiatives in 1982 bringing kindergartens, compulsory school attendance, and a range of other key reforms to a state plagued by poverty and illiteracy. During his remarkable 75 years of public service, Winter linked education with economic devel
Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter has died Former Gov. William Winter, who pushed to strengthen public education and improve race relations, has died. (Source: Rogelio V. Solis) By WDAM Staff | December 19, 2020 at 10:18 AM CST - Updated December 19 at 10:18 AM
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - Former Mississippi Gov. William Winter died Friday, He was 97.
Winter, who served as governor from 1980-84, was known as the “Education Governor” for his staunch support of education reform in the state. In 1982, legislation passed bringing kindergarten and compulsory school attendance to Mississippi for the first time.
Notice of his death first appeared in “Mississippi Today.”
Over a 75-year career in public service, Winter held a variety of positions, including state representative; state tax collector; state treasurer; lieutenant governor; and governor.