He was born February 26, 1936 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, to Earnie Carl and Edna Fern (Bottomley) Winchester.
Bob retired from Guardian Industries in Evansville, in 2000.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Herbert Winchester.
Bob is survived by his brothers; Edward L. (Dolly) and Donald E. (Pat) of Newburgh, Kenneth D. (Sherry) of Chandler, and Steven W. of Evansville. He also leaves a special long time friend Patti Sparks of Boonville.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Woodmont and a special thanks to Patti for her tender and loving care over the years.
Services will be 10 AM, Wednesday, October 6, 2010, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, officiated by Rev. Rick Riley with burial at Campground Cemetery in Evansville, IN. Friends may visit Tuesday, 4 PM – 7 PM at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, and 9 AM until service time on Wednesday.