Michael Ladelle Winston, Jr. affectionately known as "Lil Mike" was born June 11,1996 in Cleveland, MS to Michael Winston, Sr. and Lurine Robinson.

Michael confessed his belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Apostolic Faith Church under the leadership of Elder Terry jones and rededicated himself to Christ at the age of 26 at the Rock of Faith Church under the leadership of Pastor Betty Payne.

Michael attended school in the Cleveland School District and graduated from Eastside High School in and continued his career serving in the United States National Guard.

Michael leaves to cherish his memory: two children, Michael Winston, III of Clarksville, TN and Hevyn Baskins of Cleveland, MS; his parents, Michael Winston, Sr. and Lurine Robinson both of Cleveland, MS; maternal grandparents, Corine Jones and Joseph Young both of Cleveland, MS; paternal grandparents, Mary (Larry) Winston and Larry (Mia) Glinsey all of Cleveland, MS; three aunts, Courtney Thompson, Chanel (Deterrius) Clayton both of Cleveland, MS, Dorian Matthews of Detroit, MI, four uncles, Derrick Winston, Orlando Winston, James Winston all of Cleveland, MS and Darron Brown of Southaven, MS and a host of great aunts & uncles, cousins and friends who will truly miss him.