Wesley Allan Winchell

Wesley A. Winchell was, among many things, the voice of compassion, gentleness, respect and love. Sadly, Wes died September 21, 2015 in Perugia, Italy after a short illness while on vacation with his wife, Lala Cornelius.

Wes was born sixty-eight years ago, in Madina, Ohio on January 23, 1947, to the late Gladys Mae Markens and Charles Winchell.

Wes was a true Renaissance man, a classical pianist, Barbershop Quartet Basso singer, a tango dancer, an avid runner and fitness enthusiast. Wes loved to travel and was a life-long learner. Over the last year, Wes was aspiring to study Dental Odontology. His professional associations were the American Board of Forensic Odontology, American Academy of Forensic Science and the American Dental Association.

Wes practiced Dentistry within his dental practice in Lewisburg, Tennessee for over 25 years. Wes graduated University of Tennessee School of Dentistry in 1975, George Washington University School of Engineering in 1969 and Mount Vernon Academy in Vernon, Ohio.

Wes is survived by wife, Lala; children Eric, Amy Elizabeth, Mindy and Lara; his brother Gerald (Carolyn); and granddaughter Roxy; niece Cresaya; nephew Matthew. Wes is predeceased by Gladys Mae Markens, his mother and Charles Winchell, his father.

Memorial services to be held in Denver, CO on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 4pm at Seventh Day Adventist Sanctuary, 2675 S. Downing St., 80210. A reception will follow at the same place in Wes’ honor. A second service to be held in Lewisburg, Tennessee. In Wes’ honor and true to his vision, the Wesley Winchell Memorial Scholarship Foundation to aid aspiring students is being created.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for Wesley Winchell Memorial Scholarship Foundation, c/o Colorado State Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 26027, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6027.

Please view Wes’ Memorial Facebook page entitled In Memory of Wesley Winchell, Celebrating A True Renaissance Man, for additional details in regard to the Memorial Services and the Wesley Winchell Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Thank You.

Burial arrangements under the direction of Olinger Mount Lindo Cemetery.