Mr. Winchester was born on March 26, 1938 to the late David Luke Winchester Sr. and Christine Evans Winchester. Doug was the proud co-owner of Boone's Creek Lumber Company and Winchester Brothers Lumber Company. He formerly served on the board of Six Mile Water District and First National Bank. Doug was a 50 year member of the Shriner's. He was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Doug was a hard-working man who loved to be outdoors and never met a stranger.
Doug is survived by his loving wife of 64 years: Donna Nelson Winchester; two daughters: Lynn LeClair of Sunset, South Carolina and Christle Ross (Rob) of Six Mile, South Carolina; five grandchildren: Audrey LeClair, J.D. LeClair (Abbey), Elizabeth Ross, Kathryn Ross and Daniel Ross; two brothers: David (Shirley) and Charles (Joan) Winchester; and three sisters: Patricia Wallace, Doris McEntire and Sharon Forrest.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Winchester is preceded in death by a son-in-law: Keith LeClair; and a sister: Sue Smith.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, June 20, 2022 in the chapel at Dillard Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday June 19, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Entombment will occur at Hillcrest Memorial Park following the chapel service.
Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church at 2901 Shady Grove Rd, Sunset, SC or Foothills Area YMCA Scholarship Fund at 370 Memorial Dr, Seneca, SC 29672.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Winchester family with arrangements.