Since 1965, the story of Wilson Overhead Door is one of family and perseverance. The original operation was run out of the backyard of Travis Davenport before moving locations to Holden’s Crossroads. In 1967, Travis was joined by his son-in-law, W.Rufus Winstead, beginning what would ultimately become a four-generation family business.

      The business was incorporated in 1972 and later bought by Rufus and his wife, Janice D. Winstead, in 1975. Dennis Winstead, the current owner and Rufus and Janice’s son, spent his youth helping his father and grandfather at the shop, doing jobs like putting hardware on wood overhead doors. In 2000, Dennis’ son, T.J. Winstead, joined the family business full time, marking four generations.

      But it hasn’t been all ease and progress with Wilson Overhead Door. In 1999, the store was completely flooded by Floyd at its location on Beacon Street. After struggling back from the loss of equipment, office furniture and inventory, the Winsteads built a new office at their current location on Wooten Boulevard in 2001. In 2011, however, this building was completely destroyed by the tornado that tore through parts of Wilson in April. By July of 2011, however, they had already rebuilt again and re-opened for business, determined to continue serving Wilson the way they have for the past 53 years… and counting.