John Arthur Winn Jr.

John was a proud and decorated Vietnam Veteran. He served in the Army from January 13, 1967, to January 12, 1970. He worked his way up to the rank of Sergeant. He was a proud member of the 101st Airbourne Division and often talked of how he “jumped out of 32 perfectly good airplanes”. He was awarded The National Defense Service Medal for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor and heroism in combat for saving the lives of men in his unit without regard for his own safety.

After being honorably discharged from the Army, John worked for a time as a police officer, then in the oil fields of Oklahoma, and eventually settled into his career as a Plastics Injection Mold maker and award-winning toolmaker. His career took him across the globe, where he designed and created the molds for countless everyday plastic items. His craftsmanship and innovation left a lasting impact on the industry.

John loved his family and worked tirelessly to provide for his wife Helen and son Shaun. He embraced his daughter-in-law, Jennifer, as his own, becoming a second father to her. He adored his granddaughter, Taylor. She was his “baby” and his favorite person in the world. Nothing made him light up more than when he saw Taylor and could do something special for her or Shaun and Jennifer. He loved his brothers and really enjoyed spending time with them or helping when he could. His heart was always to give and take care of those he loved. Even as John dealt with his own health issues, he made many trips to Dallas from San Antonio to be by Shaun’s side as he went through his liver transplant journey. He insisted on being there, even canceling his own medical appointments and procedures because he had to be with his son. So, it was only fitting that Shaun received his new liver on John’s birthday 11-9-2022. John lived and loved with a big heart, always putting others before himself. He will be greatly missed and remembered forever.

John is survived by his son Shaun Winn, Daughter-in-Law Jennifer Winn, granddaughter Taylor Winn, and brothers Jim Winn, Mark Winn, and Larry Winn, and spouse Helen Winn. John was predeceased by his father, John Arthur Winn, Sr. and his mother, Virginia Mae Parkinson.

A private memorial service will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery to honor John Winn’s life and military service.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or the Wounded Warriors Project.