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James Edwin Winters III, 71

February 23, 2016

James Edwin Winters III, 71, of Lititz, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Ephrata Community Hospital.
Born in Washington, DC, he was the husband of the late Carol (Balthaser) Winters, and the son of the late James E. Winters, Jr and Clarice (Buechley) Winters.
James was a US Army Veteran, having served from 1966 to 1969.
He was a member of VFW Post #1463, Lititz; Elks of Ephrata; AMVETS Post #136, Ephrata, where he also served as Commander for 2 years; Axel Snappers of Ephrata; and the Antique Automobile Club of America in Hershey.
James retired in 1999 from Donnelly Printing, where he worked 14 years in the maintenance department. Prior to that, he was a shop foreman for Heill Co. for 14 years. Post-retirement, he worked as a Service Officer for AMVETS of Indiantown Gap, PA.
He enjoyed listening to Oldies music and riding his golf cart on Buttonwood Beach in Maryland. He loved to travel to new places and caring for the fish in his aquarium.
He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Denver.
James is survived by his fiancée, Vivian Showers of Lititz; 2 sons: William Scott Winters and his fiancée Valerie Brymeser of Carlisle and Bradley James Winters and his wife Abby of Lititz; 5 grandchildren; and 2 brothers: Keith Winters of MI and William Winters of Middleburg, FL.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz with Pastor Dave R. Brumbaugh officiating. Friends and family will be received at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Inurnment, with full military honors, will follow in Moravian Cemetery, Lititz.
Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in James’ memory may be made to AMVETS, Dept. of PA Service Foundation, 3 Fort Indiantown Gap, #3-97, Annville, PA 17003.

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March 18, 2016

First, we extend our deepest sympathy to Jim’s family in your loss of a very special man!!
Secondly, my husband & I just learned of Jim’s passing on Wednesday when we were at the Allentown VA and I was truly devastated to say the least.   He was my husband’s Service Officer for AmVets. A veteran couldn’t have asked for a better person than Jim to help them out.  We will always remember Jim for his caring ways.  NO ONE will be able to replace him.  .
God only takes the best.  Until we meet again, rest easy my friend.  ^i^
Wth sympathy and sadness,
Joni & Dave Tedesco ( Whitehall, PA )

February 28, 2016

A fellow class mate from Hershey high school class of 1962. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. We from his class are sorry for his family’s loss. Gods blessings on Jim. Thanks for your friendship in school.

February 26, 2016

We were so shocked and sad to hear of Jim’s passing.  He had a great sense of humor with a devilish twinkle in his eye.  Our hearts go out to the wntire family
Jerry & Maxine

February 25, 2016

Jim was always pleasant and fun. Those that knew him were better for it, as was the community. He will be missed. 
Lisa & Barry

February 25, 2016

 You and your family have my condolences so sorry to hear about your grandfather you are in my prayers  
 Sylvia Earley 

February 25, 2016

Jim was the best and only father-in-law I ever had! I will always enjoy his wittiness and all the jokes he made and his goofy facial expressions. You never knew what would come out of his mouth next. I’m honored to have known you and to be apart of you and Carol’s family. You were both my family away from my own family. Jim I love you dearly and I miss you terribly. Thank you for letting me be in your family and still loving me as part of your family. Brennan and Megan are blessed to call you grandpa! Love you,  Denise Winters 

February 25, 2016

It’s so sad when a good man passes on.  I expect fond memories will help you all through this most difficult time.  I pray you find comfort in those fond memories.  I will treasure the memory of Jim’s smile.  He shared his smile with everyone he met, and every conversation I ever had with him certainly brightened my day.  He was a kind, generous, caring, giving, fun, funny, friendly, and most helpful human being.  He will be dearly missed by so many.  Our world was a better place with him in it.  I will forever share random acts of kindness in his honor, as he shared many random of acts of kindness with us without that intention.The Murray GirlsRochelle, Grace, Amy, and Lauren

February 25, 2016

Jim was a great neighbor of ours on Buttonwood Dr. We are very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the entire family. Jan and Denise Bedger

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Saturday, February 27, 2016
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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