David Winchester

David Winchester

- Wood River

David W. Winchester, 60, passed away 2:45 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2015 at his residence.

Born in Detroit, MI on April 8, 1955, he was the son of Raymond Winchester and Genevieve (Landreth) Winchester Franklin.

He had been a union carpenter, working out of Local #377 for over 30 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Lee (Chad) Barrow of Wood River, Laura (Johnny) Ward of East Alton; six grandchildren, Thomas and David "D.J." Sweeney, Johnathan Ward, Dalton and Riley Shook, Rainey Barrow; two great grandchildren, Charlie Coates, Johnathan Ward, Jr.; brother, Dale Winchester of Godfrey; sister, Lisa Palen of Camdonton, MO, cousin, Steven (Mitzi) Ottwell; and friend, Eli Payton.

Preceding in death were his parents; daughter, Kelli Winchester; two brothers, Ron and Clifford Winchester; and sister, Sharon Towell.

Private services will be conducted at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.