William C. “Bill” Winstead

William C. “Bill” Winstead

William C. “Bill” Winstead, 88, of Dixon, died Thursday, March 27, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville, IN.

He was the owner/operator of Dixon Hardware in Dixon. He was a member of Dixon First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He was also a member of the Dixon Lions Club, Dixon Masonic Lodge #911, 33rd degree Mason, Scottish Rite, York Rite and a Shriner. He was a KY Colonel and had helped many years with Dixon Freedom Days.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Winstead; one daughter, Debra W. Horschel and her husband, Larry of Smyrna, TN; two grandchildren, Michelle Tanksley and Travis Horschel; three great-grandchildren, Casey, Hannah and Eli.

Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Townsend Funeral Home in Dixon with the Rev. Hank Cayce and the Rev. Jared Leet officiating.   

Burial was in Townsend Cemetery in Dixon. 

A masonic service was conducted at 6 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions can be made to the Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children, 10801 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40243-9954 or Townsend Cemetery, P.O. Box 238, Dixon, KY 42409. Online condolences can be made at www.townsendfuneralhomeinc.com.                               paid