W.S. “Rip” VanWinkle, 77, of Noblesville died on April 7, 2014 at Sheridan Healthcare Center in Sheridan. Born March 17, 1937 in Newark, Ark., he was the son of Gathor and Lessie (Hughes) VanWinkle.
He worked for the McMahon family for over 40 years and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed riding his bicycle. He was an avid baseball fan, and was known all over Noblesville for his ability to bake cookies.
Survivors include his wife, Gwen VanWinkle; children, Jeffrey VanWinkle, Suzette Wilson, Annette VanWinkle, Becky Robison, Shanne Sears and Tom Edens; special friend, Betty VanWinkle; grandchildren, Jennifer VanWinkle, Evan and Kelley Wiley, Hayley Edens, Payton Bailey and Austin Edens; brother, Bobby VanWinkle; sisters, Clara Ehman, Francis McCracken and Bess Ely; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Sherman VanWinkle; brothers, Lloyd and Billy VanWinkle; and sisters, Lois Stevens, Mildred Cawvey and Buhton Simpson.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. April 9 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville, with visitation beginning at 4 p.m. The Rev. Neal Brown will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rip’s family in care of Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville, 46060. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.
