DeForest L. “Dee” Winner, 95, of Sebring, Ohio and formerly of Dover, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, in the Copeland Oaks Retirement Community in Sebring.
Born on March 1, 1929, in Lockport, New York, he was the son of the late Burton and Leone Ernest Winner. Dee was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna J. Winner on August 6, 2013.
Dee was a retired pastor of the United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his sweetheart and soulmate, Millie Jones; children, Sonya (Jay) Valerio of Cincinnati, Alysia Atkinson of Michigan; grandchildren, William Young (Julie Ivers), Maggie (Evan) Parker, Aimee Atkinson and Benjamin Atkinson.
Private graveside services will be held at the Dover Burial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Oaks foundation c/o Copeland Oaks 800 S. 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672, or to the American Heart Association 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214.
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