Lee Dion Van Winkle, 25, of New Paris, OH went to heaven on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Lee was the son of Heath and Amy (Tucker) Van Winkle.
Lee was one of the biggest car enthusiasts you would ever meet and was a member of the Richmond Rods and Ricers Club. He was an amazing artist who had a great beard and was a great and loyal friend to many. He loved his son Thomas and his little sister Blake, as well as his family and will be greatly missed by all.
Lee is survived by his parents; his son Thomas James Van Winkle; his sister Blake Van Winkle; his loyal canine companions Justice, Buster and Sully; his Mustangs Marty and Eleanor; maternal grandparents Darrell and Patty Tucker; paternal great grandparents Duane and Edith Wesler; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and all of his family at the Rods and Ricers Club. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ronald Lee Van Winkle and Charlene Van Winkle; maternal great grandparents Dell and Rosa Lee Tucker and Thomas and Catherine Sims; and his best friend in the whole world Bradley Risley.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date.
Memorial contributions are requested to the Animal Care Alliance, 4101 National Road W, Richmond, IN 47374.