Donald L. Winings

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Donald L. Winings, 73, of Roachdale died Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at his residence.

He was born Aug. 1, 1935 to Vernon and Etta Caldwell Winings.

Mr. Winings had been a welder for Union Local 440 for 40 years. An army veteran, he had also been president of the Indiana High School Rodeo Association, the Bainbridge Saddle Club and had played in several country and western bands as well as being a member of the Greencastle (Fillmore) Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife Claire Stanley Winings; daughter Denee Erwin and husband Kevin of Greencastle; sons Donald L. Winings Jr. and wife Amy of Roachdale and David Winings and wife Kim of Roachdale; brother James Winings and wife Wilma of Danville; sister Doris Moore of Fillmore; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Hays Funeral Home in Coatesville, with calling from 3 p.m. until the time of service.