William Edward "Billy" Winters
January 26, 1947 ~ May 20, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Father Joseph Calis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
William “Billy” Edward Winters, Jr., 66, of Williamsburg, VA formerly of Leonardtown, MD, passed away on May 20, 2013. Born on January 26, 1947 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Dorothy M. Knott Winters, and William Edward Winters, Sr. William is survived by his loving wife Claudia Marie Winters, whom he married on August 4, 1968 in Port Chester, NY, children; William Winters, III (Diana) of California, MD, John Winters, and Courtney Winters both of Leonardtown, MD, and Meredith Snyder (Greg) of Richmond, VA, siblings; Joyce Keller of St. John, FL, and James Winters of Leonardtown, MD, 5 grandchildren; London Synder, Liam Winters, Alessandra Winters, Gianna Winters, and Lanie Smith. Billy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He graduated from St. Michael’s High school in 1965, and was the co-owner of Winters Sheet Metal in Leonardtown, MD for 47 years. Billy retired January 1, 2013. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Father Joseph Calis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Greg Snyder, Ken Ward, Doug Thron, Douglas Thron, Daniel Thron, and Felix Renaldo. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1032, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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“To Claudia,John, William, and the girls, My deepest sympathy to the family, Billy is at peace and with his Mother and Father in heaven. RIP Billy”
“Claudia and family,very sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. Will keep you in my prayers.”
“Sorry to hear of Mr. Winters passing. I always enjoyed seeing and talking to him. You all have my deepest sympathy, please let me know if I can do anything for the family. Much love, David W. “
“To the Winters Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.”
“To the Winters family, I am sorry for your loss. He was a great person and heaven has another great angel. My prayers are with you and yours. “
“My heart and prayers are with all of you at this hard time. As you have included Tony and I in your family over the years, my heart is breaking with and for you. Love to all. Joan”
“To the Winters family. We are so sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. Cherish the memories and may you find comfort in knowing that Billy is in Heaven and at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.”
“Mrs. Winters, William, John, Meredith and Courtney, My deepest sympathy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Julie “
“John, William and Family. Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My prayers are with you all. “
“We are so sorry to hear about Billy. We wish we could be there with you during this difficult time. Please know that you all are in our prayers. We love you all very much!”
“When I think of “Buff” Winters, three things come to mind: 1)Combining flavors of Jelly Belly’s 2)”I Survived a Winter’s Family Christmas Day” T-shirts 3)Captain Leonard’s/Walmart Friday nights. I’ll miss that big smile and hearty laugh that always followed. Mr. Winters was a true gentleman.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.”
“My thoughts go out to the Winters family.”
“May God’s love be with you during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Claudia, Courtney, Meredith, John & William, We are sadden to hear of Billy / your Dad’s passing. He was truly a wonderful person. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to all of you. Claudia, if there is anything we can do please let us know. “
“Very sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with your family, God Bless.”
“Sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. We graduated from school together. He was a good guy and we had a lot of laughs back then. R. I. P. “
“My condolences to the family.”
“Sorry to hear about Billy. I remember as a child growing up how good of person he was. Always full of joy. My thought’s and prayers are with your family.”
“John and family, Our sinerest sympathies to all of you for the loss of your father. Pleae know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family”
“John and family. It was so wonderful working with your dad and Wallis as we called him. He taught me so much over 16 years, what a great man!!! My heart and prayers to all the Winters family. God Bless you all. Kelly and Family”
“To Claudia & Family, from the Halstead and Litten Families, our deepest condolences. May God bless all of you.”
“Sending prayings for peace and comfort during this difficult time. “
“So sorry for your loss… My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time…”
“Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May the sorrow you feel in your hearts lighten by the love that surrounds you.”
“Mrs. Winters, William, John and Courtney, I am deeply sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and yours.”
“Word of Billy’s passing came as a shock. My deepest condolences to the Winters family, both immediate and extended. Billy was a good man who always had a smile on his face. He did so much for so many. RIP Billy.”
“Such a kind and wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God bless you all.”
“Our family’s prayers are with the Winter’s family. Mr. Winters will be sorely missed and especially his love for the Redskins.”
“So sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Another good guy has donned his wings! “
“very sorry to know about the sad news.We pray God to grant eternal peace to the departed soul. May God give strength to all the surviving family members to go through tough time. “
“To the family: So sorry for your loss but I know you will cherish the wonderful memories. I think what most men want when they leave this earth is to know they made a difference in the lives of others and we know Billy had a positive impact on so many lives. May God Bless your family during this difficult time. “
“To the Winters family.So,So sorry for your loss. we will keep you in our prayers.The Mattingly Family”
“I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family during this sorrowful time.”
“I was sorry to hear of Billy’s passing. He was a good guy! RIP my man!!”
“So sorry to hear of your father’s passing Courtney. God bless you and your family. You are in my thoughts.”
“John I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing you will be in thoughts and prayers”