The Jessie H. Winston House

Jessie “Mr. Jeff” Winston was born on Christmas Day in 1910. Winston was a barber for 89 years, which made him the longest-working barber in the City of Natchez. He was 101 when he gave his last haircut. His barbershop, where he worked for many years, is located behind his home. Winston worked for many years at Armstrong Tire & Rubber Company, from where he retired. His friends and family described him as a family man who was filled with humor and a compassionate man who cared for those in need. Winston died on April 15, 2020, and the age of 109.