Wendell Winkler's Obituary (originally published October 24)
The Christian Courier website ran the obituary for brother Wendell Winkler as it appeared in “The Tuscaloosa News,” the local newspaper for the Northport, Alabama, area. It is reprinted below, and it includes the arrangements for the visitation and funeral services. For the original, you may log onto The Christian Courier and scroll down to the “News and Commentary” section. There are links there to two articles brother Winkler contributed to that outstanding site. May God’s richest blessings continue to be on the family and may brother Winkler’s work–through books, audio recordings, articles, outlines and websites–continue to influence many for good.
Charles Wendell Winkler: 1931 – 2005
Charles Wendell Winkler, age 74, of Tuscaloosa, placed his hand into that of an angel and passed from this life on Sunday, October 23, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Winkler; three sons, Dan Winkler of Huntingdon, Tenn., Mike Winkler of Huntsville, Ala., and Dr. Tim Winkler of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one brother, Paul Winkler of Fort Worth, Texas.
As a long time minister of the church of Christ, Mr. Winkler preached 61 of his 74 years. He was also known internationally as a “preacher’s preacher,” a trainer of preachers, an author of many volumes, a college professor and a traveling evangelist. But, most importantly, he is loved and will be remembered as a preacher’s friend.
His funeral service is to be conducted at the Northport Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Tuesday, October 25, at 2 p.m. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northport Church of Christ. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, grandsons-in-law and one of his great grandsons. Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North is directing.
