Richard Hamel Winders, 94, passed away on November 30, 2015. He was born in Cockram, MS on September 5, 1921 the son of Walter and Annie Winders. Richard was a navy veteran of World War II and worked and retired from American Airlines. He was a member of Maples Memorial Methodist Church, enjoyed wood working and was a worldwide fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Walter G. Winders. He leaves behind cousins, H. Wilson Winders (Loretta), Shirley Sue Winders, Kathryn V. Winders, Betty Ross (Jerry), Deborah Harwood (Mike), Derward Winders (Cindy) and Charles Kerr (Sheila). There will be a graveside service at Blocker Cemetery, Olive Branch, on Wednesday December 2, 2015 at 2:00pm. Online condolences may be made at www.brantleyfuneral.com