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Robert (Bob) Wesley Winder, 76, of Bauxite passed from this world into the next on Sunday morning September 14, 2008. He enjoyed life to the fullest and was a true optimist; whenever anybody would ask him how he was doing, he'd always say- "I couldn't be better if I were gold plated, diamond encrusted, and wrapped in velvet". Bob was born June 14, 1932 in Costa Mesa California. He worked in the Commercial HVAC business as a Sheet Metal Worker from Local 105, Los Angeles California and spent over 30 years perfecting his trade before retiring and moving to the state of Arkansas in 1989. Bob worked by the motto: "if something's worth doing, its worth doing right". He was known by all as an extremely hard worker with a very soft heart.
Once retired, he stayed constantly busy working on various home improvement projects with his children and just lending a helping hand to whomever, whenever, or wherever it was needed. He also enjoyed working with stained glass and operating tractors and heavy equipment. Even during his last days, he was constantly planning out his next job or project. He (Grandpa) also spent a lot of time working with and being a constant source of inspiration to his grandson Lyle of which he was very proud of for his recent scholastic accomplishments. What he enjoyed more than anything, though, was spending time with and babysitting his granddaughters Katelyn and Kinsley of Bryant. He adored these girls more than life itself and wasn't shy about telling anybody so.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oza Belle and Earl Columbus, two brothers, Leonard and John, a sister Mattie Adams, a son Jeff, and a grandson Brian.
Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years, Norma Winder, daughter Ellen Reese of Little Rock and Son-in-law Lance, and three sons: Roben and wife Elva of Chino, CA, Bill of Camden, and Bob and wife Sheree of Bryant. He was also the proud Grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Out of state family includes two brothers- Gene and wife Anita of Bakersfield, Ca, Leariod and wife Sofia of Santa Anna, CA, one sister Virgina Pederson and husband Dave of CA, and a host of nephews and nieces.
A family graveside service will be held in Camden at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Primrose Methodist Church (West Dixon Road in Little Rock) at 4 pm on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 and is open to friends and relatives of the immediate and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Bob's memory to «b»The American Cancer Society «/b»- «u»www.cancer.org «/u». P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Ashby Funeral Home of Benton, Arkansas.
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1932 - 2008 (76 years)
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