Cecil Howard Winters

Cecil was born February 2, 1935, in Hillsboro, the son of William Henry and Beulah Grenich Winters. He married his grade school sweetheart Ruth “Nadine” Lloyd on July 29, 1955, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro.

Cecil was raised in Hillsboro, attending grade school and graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1953. He was employed at the Sunoco Service Station in Litchfield for 22 years eventually becoming the owner the last ten years there. Cecil and his family then moved to Henderson, TX where he was employed by Texas Utilities Mining Company as a journeyman diesel mechanic for 17 years until his retirement in February of 1997. The family then moved to Venice, FL for five years before eventually residing in Springfield, IL.

He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Chatham where he served as a trustee and usher. Cecil also served as a volunteer fireman for Litchfield Fire Department and Henderson, TX fire department. He was also a faithful blood donor for many years. Cecil enjoyed carpentry, doing household and small engine repairs, yard work, and traveling abroad and in the U.S.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Regina Lockenour; brother, Donald Winters; and granddaughter, Elaine Owens.

Cecil is survived by his wife, Nadine Winters of Springfield; children, Jon Kevin Winters of Auburn, Janelle Karen (Rex) Owens of Jefferson City, MO, Joni Kaye (Jerry) Jones of Divernon, Joel Kent (Ruth) Winters of Jefferson City, MO, and Jeanine Kelli (J.R.) Crocker of Bowling Green, KY; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Shirley Burrows of Piedmont, MO.

Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.

Memorial Gathering and Memorial Ceremony: Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1225 N. Main, Chatham, IL. A memorial ceremony will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kevin Wendorf officiating. Illinois COVID-19 guidance will be followed, requiring face coverings.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1225 N. Main, Chatham, IL.

The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Chatham, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, IL.