Fay E. Winters, age 92 of Durand, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the Durand Senior Care and Rehab Center. A military graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Owosso. The family will receive friends at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel on Sunday from 2-8 p.m.
Fay was born November 28, 1920 in Durand, the son of Fay and Geneva (Bennett) Winters, Sr. He joined the United States Army in August of 1942 and served his country faithfully during World War II. While in the army, Fay held the rank of Platoon Sergeant in the Yankee Division 26th Infantry and fought in 4 battles, including the Battle of Bulge where he received the Bronze Star. Fay was honorably discharged from the army in October of 1945.
While in the army, Fay married Delta "Maxine" Tyler on May 24, 1943. Mr. Winters held many different jobs over the years, one of which was being an Engineer for Simplicity in Durand. He was a life member of the Durand VFW Reed-Raymond Post 2272 where he was a past commander. He was also a volunteer with the Durand Fire Department for 20 years. Fay enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling.
Mr. Winters is survived by his daughter, Denise (Gregory) Warren of Durand; 2 grandchildren: Brian (Amanda) Schneck and Natalie Warren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, in 2010; infant twin daughters and sister, Dorothea Winters.
Memorial contributions given in Fay's name are suggested to the Durand First Congregational Church, Durand VFW Post 2272, Loaves and Fishes or the Durand Band Boosters.
Fay was born November 28, 1920 in Durand, the son of Fay and Geneva (Bennett) Winters, Sr. He joined the United States Army in August of 1942 and served his country faithfully during World War II. While in the army, Fay held the rank of Platoon Sergeant in the Yankee Division 26th Infantry and fought in 4 battles, including the Battle of Bulge where he received the Bronze Star. Fay was honorably discharged from the army in October of 1945.
While in the army, Fay married Delta "Maxine" Tyler on May 24, 1943. Mr. Winters held many different jobs over the years, one of which was being an Engineer for Simplicity in Durand. He was a life member of the Durand VFW Reed-Raymond Post 2272 where he was a past commander. He was also a volunteer with the Durand Fire Department for 20 years. Fay enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling.
Mr. Winters is survived by his daughter, Denise (Gregory) Warren of Durand; 2 grandchildren: Brian (Amanda) Schneck and Natalie Warren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, in 2010; infant twin daughters and sister, Dorothea Winters.
Memorial contributions given in Fay's name are suggested to the Durand First Congregational Church, Durand VFW Post 2272, Loaves and Fishes or the Durand Band Boosters.
Fay E. Winters, age 92 of Durand, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the Durand Senior Care and Rehab Center. A military graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Owosso. The family will receive friends at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel on Sunday from 2-8 p.m.
Fay was born November 28, 1920 in Durand, the son of Fay and Geneva (Bennett) Winters, Sr. He joined the United States Army in August of 1942 and served his country faithfully during World War II. While in the army, Fay held the rank of Platoon Sergeant in the Yankee Division 26th Infantry and fought in 4 battles, including the Battle of Bulge where he received the Bronze Star. Fay was honorably discharged from the army in October of 1945.
While in the army, Fay married Delta "Maxine" Tyler on May 24, 1943. Mr. Winters held many different jobs over the years, one of which was being an Engineer for Simplicity in Durand. He was a life member of the Durand VFW Reed-Raymond Post 2272 where he was a past commander. He was also a volunteer with the Durand Fire Department for 20 years. Fay enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling.
Mr. Winters is survived by his daughter, Denise (Gregory) Warren of Durand; 2 grandchildren: Brian (Amanda) Schneck and Natalie Warren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, in 2010; infant twin daughters and sister, Dorothea Winters.
Memorial contributions given in Fay's name are suggested to the Durand First Congregational Church, Durand VFW Post 2272, Loaves and Fishes or the Durand Band Boosters.
Fay was born November 28, 1920 in Durand, the son of Fay and Geneva (Bennett) Winters, Sr. He joined the United States Army in August of 1942 and served his country faithfully during World War II. While in the army, Fay held the rank of Platoon Sergeant in the Yankee Division 26th Infantry and fought in 4 battles, including the Battle of Bulge where he received the Bronze Star. Fay was honorably discharged from the army in October of 1945.
While in the army, Fay married Delta "Maxine" Tyler on May 24, 1943. Mr. Winters held many different jobs over the years, one of which was being an Engineer for Simplicity in Durand. He was a life member of the Durand VFW Reed-Raymond Post 2272 where he was a past commander. He was also a volunteer with the Durand Fire Department for 20 years. Fay enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling.
Mr. Winters is survived by his daughter, Denise (Gregory) Warren of Durand; 2 grandchildren: Brian (Amanda) Schneck and Natalie Warren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, in 2010; infant twin daughters and sister, Dorothea Winters.
Memorial contributions given in Fay's name are suggested to the Durand First Congregational Church, Durand VFW Post 2272, Loaves and Fishes or the Durand Band Boosters.
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