In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Bruce Houston and Mike Houston. He is survived by his wife of 61 years and 10 months, Ruby Iline Brixie Winders of Monticello, three sons; William "Bill" Winders, Jr. and wife Deborah of Monticello, Randall Winders and wife Twila Winders of Mt. Tabor, and Jimmy Houston and wife Brenda of Mayflower; two daughters, Ruby and husband Milton Brixie of Mt. Tabor, Mariann and husband Mark Woods of Monticello; one brother Earl Winders and wife Sherry of Loraine, OH, two sisters Barbara Anderson and husband James of Vermillon, OH and Carolyn Starnes and husband Chester pf Amherst, OH, six grandchildren; Jennifer Chapman, Randy and Angie Winders, Lee and Wendy Winders, Joy and Brandon Stringfellow, Dell and Joe Donaldson and Samantha Chapman; nine great grandchildren, Jordan Burch, Dom Williams, Austin Williams, Ethan Winders, Kaitlyn Donaldson, Jaiden Winders, Braydon Winders, Blaine Donaldson and Elizabeth Grace Stringfellow and an expected arrival of another great grandchild, Kensley Rae in May, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be Friday at 2:00 PM at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home with burial to follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 427 Monticello, AR 71657. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(22)
Kay McAnally
lake village, AR Monday, May 4, 2015 Just wanted all of you to know that we loved Mr. Billy so much. Sorry we did not know in time to attend the services. Love you all.Kay and Garland McAnally.
Kathy Anderson
Sterling, VA Friday, April 10, 2015 Aunt Ilene and family - I'm so sorry for your loss . Uncle Billy will be missed so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. It has been too long since I have seen you all. Please know that I love you and miss you all very much... KathyLarry & Evelyn Haney
, TX Friday, April 10, 2015 Billy, sorry to here about your dad. Anything we can do, let us know.Barbara winders Stevens
Amherst, OH Thursday, April 9, 2015 Aunt Ilene and family I'm so sorry for your loss . Uncle Billy will be missed so much .i have fond memories of your visit to Ohio many yrs. ago . Please come visit again . My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love BarbFaye & Randy Lewis
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 9, 2015 Mr. Winders will be remembered as a kind man by me, because that is all I ever saw in him. He had a ready smile and a kind word for me each time I saw him. So glad I knew him.Owen & Gwen Stanford
Selma, AR Thursday, April 9, 2015 We are thinking of all of you and in our prayers.Owen & Gwen
Lindy Hester
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 9, 2015 Billy, Deborah, Joy & family...you are in my prayers.Barbara Dyson
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 9, 2015 So sorry for your loss. I know you all have good memories to cherish. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Ronny & Brenda Reed
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Your family is in our thoughts & prayers. May God give you peace and comfort at this time and in the days to come. From our family (Nikki, Brian, Clayton, Mason, Brison, Magen, Lexi & Carter), may God put his loving arms around you.Paul Dutton
Paducah, KY Wednesday, April 8, 2015 I am very sorry for your loss Captain Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you.David Fields
paducah, KY Wednesday, April 8, 2015 I'm a co-worker with Mr. Bill Jr. just wanted say i'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. It's times like these that family is needed the most whether it's work family or true family. Had I known Mr. Billy we probably would have had some good conversation of working on the river, I too am a boat enginer. May God bless you all.....DavidRon Wagenblast
Paducah, KY Wednesday, April 8, 2015 William "Bill" Winder, Jr.,My deepest condolences for your loss. I know what it like to lose your parents. It seems that you have a large family and that will help carry you these hard times.
Regards, Ron Wagenblast and family.
Dan Stewart
Paducah, KY Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Bill, so sorry about your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.Becky Asbridge
Paducah, KY Wednesday, April 8, 2015 Capt. Bill, I am so very sorry for your loss. Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.May his memory bring a smile to your face and comfort to your heart.
Becky at Marquette
Tommy & Diane Robbins
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.Jackie and Ilene Berry Rash
Longview, TX Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Ilene and FamilyWe are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.
Jackie and Ilene
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Jimmy, Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.Dennis Wells
Joann Adair Holian
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 To all the Winders family,I am so very sorry for your loss. I Remember Mr Bill coming into the clinic yrs ago such a sweet person. I know he will be missed by his family and many friends. I will keep all of u in my prayer's. God bless all of you. Sincerely Joann .Sue Hutton
Lake Village, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Mariann and Family,I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with all of you.
Love you,
Sue and Family.
Lelia Davis
monticello, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Ms. Ilene and family, so sorry to hear about Mr. Billy. He was such a nice man, I always loved to talk with him.He will be greatly missed by all.Hazel Potts
Moticello, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Dear Iline and FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Mr Bill passing. I have known all of you for so long. Mr Bill was a fine person and loved by so many He will be greatly missed Mr.Bill loved his family, church and God very much May you find comfort in the loving arms our our blessed Savior My prayers are with the family
Hazel and Alan
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Winders FamilyOur hearts are sad today over the loss of Mr. Bill . We have been friends with the Winders Family for many years. Our prayers are for you at this sad time.
We love each one of you.
James and Kathy