William (Bill) J Winters Sr., age 78, of Toledo, Ohio passed away suddenly Thursday, November 23rd 2023 at St Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born April 19th 1945 in Monroe, Michigan to the late William and Margert (Ghesquire) Winters. He married his "Bride" Sandra (Young) Winters on January 29th 1966 and they shared 57 years together.

Bill went from Macomber High School to the U.S Army where he served 3 years from 1962 to 1965. In Bill's spare time he was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved spending time at his cabin in Pennsylvania. He was also a lifetime member of North Toledo Arrow Club, along with the Pond Post 99. He was known for his lengthy beard, hours spent playing solitaire on his kindle and surrounding himself with his many great and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by parents, William and Margert (Ghesquire) Winters and sister Nancy Clemmons.

Surviving Bill is his beloved wife, Sandy. He also leaves behind his children, Valerie (Jason) Karnes, William Winters Jr., and Jeffery (Amy Bialy) Winters. Grandchildren; Travis Karnes, Thomas Karnes, Emmalee Winters, Chelsea Winters, Cole Winters, Andrew Winters, Landen Winters, Tristan Karnes, Tyler Winters and Luke Winters. Great Grandchildren; Amaylah Karnes, T.J. Karnes, Brantley Hornyak, Carter Karnes and Watson Socie.

His family will receive friends Friday, December 1st 2023 at Castillo's Funeral Home on 1757 Tremainsville Rd. after 3 PM followed by a Celebration of Life Service and Military Funeral Honors at 6:30 PM.