The Life & Legacy of Mr. Eithel “Francis” Wint (1914–2004)

Mr. Eithel “Francis” Wint was more than a farmer, builder, and church elder ,he was a living pillar of strength, faith, and service whose hands shaped both land and legacy.

Born on November 23, 1914, in Robins Hall, Manchester, Jamaica, to Manny and Wilmot Wint, young Eithel began his journey with humble roots and an extraordinary work ethic. Educated at Pike Elementary School, he developed practical skills that would define his life ,farming fertile soil and constructing homes with precision and pride. Those early lessons prepared him to become a master in both agriculture and building trades, working tirelessly in both fields simultaneously.

In the early 1940s, during World War II, Mr. Wint traveled to the United States to contribute to agricultural efforts that helped supply food during a time of global crisis. While residing in Salisbury, he worked diligently before returning home to Jamaica after the war ,not only with experience, but with vision and purpose.

Back in Jamaica, he met the love of his life, Clementina M. Wint. On their family farmstead, Mr. Wint built the very home in which he raised his children ,with his own hands. The walls carried his craftsmanship; the soil carried his fingerprints. He was a gifted horticulturist who grafted orange trees, cultivated succulent papayas, and generously shared his harvest, especially during the annual church Harvest Thanksgiving services.

His faith anchored every season of his life. A devoted elder at Duncans Seventh-day Adventist Church, he later worshipped and served at New Life SDA Church and Unity SDA Church after returning to the United States in 2000. His philosophy was inspired by songwriter Virgil Brooks:

“Keep looking up, thy God is still the same today… the darkest cloud will roll away.”

And that is exactly how he lived , always looking up.

In Stewart Castle, Jamaica, he became a pillar of the community ,not merely by words, but by action. He mentored young men in farming and trade skills. He supported families with produce from his land. He fostered unity within the church and modeled integrity in business and daily life. His presence brought stability. His counsel brought wisdom. His generosity brought hope.

He loved conversation and song. One of his favorite melodies was “I Love You for a Sentimental Reason” by Nat King Cole, which he often sang to his beloved wife ,a tender reminder that beneath his strong exterior lived a deeply affectionate heart.

Mr. Wint passed away at the age of 90 on November 28 at Kline Hospice House in Mount Airy. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Clementina and his sister Roslyn Malcolm. He leaves behind seven children, twelve grandchildren, and a legacy rooted in faith, diligence, love, and community service.

A Legacy That Continues

Among his children is Dr. Anthia Wint of Germantown who proudly walks in the path her father cleared. Though born with a divine calling toward holistic healing and spiritual restoration, it was her father’s example that refined her purpose.

From him, she learned:
• The sacredness of the soil and the power of natural cultivation
• The dignity of working with one’s hands
• The importance of faith as the foundation of healing
• The responsibility to uplift and foster community

His life in agriculture and his deep respect for nature became the spiritual and practical blueprint for her work as a holistic practitioner and healer. Just as he nurtured crops to maturity, she now nurtures lives toward wholeness ,physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Mr. Eithel “Francis” Wint was not simply a man who lived 90 years.
He was a builder of homes, a cultivator of land, a mentor to his community, a devoted husband, a faithful servant of God, and the root from which generations continue to flourish.

His legacy is not buried ,it is planted. And it continues to grow.

Inspirational Statements Mr Wint Used To Say.

“Give a person a fish and they will eat for a day; teach a person to fish and they will eat for a lifetime.”

True legacy is not in what we hand out ,it is in what we build within others. When you teach, mentor, and empower, you create sustainability. You plant seeds that continue to feed generations long after you are gone.

Here are a few more powerful inspirations to close with:
• A harvest given feeds the moment; a skill taught feeds the future.
• When you empower hands to work, you liberate lives to thrive.
• Provision meets a need; wisdom multiplies provision.
• Build people, not just projects , and you will never lack impact.
• The greatest inheritance is not money, but knowledge, faith, and discipline.
• What you teach today becomes someone else’s survival tomorrow.
• Plant seeds of understanding, and you will reap forests of independence.

May we never only give temporary relief ,may we equip, uplift, and teach in ways that sustain families, communities, and generations to come.

Author: Dr Anthia Wint, Holistic Healer