Walter Winchell

Walter Freddy Winchell, age 66 of Big Clifty, passed away Monday, June 28th 2021 at his residence. He was born November 17th 1954 in Edmonson County, KY, the son of Clyde & Evie Whobrey Winchell. He is survived by his children, Christal Winchell, Jerry Whitehead, Shawn Logsdon, Justin Winchell, Walter Winchell, & Shelly Booth; fourteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and one brother, Harlan Winchell. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Katie Audrey; three brothers, O'Neil, Kurt, & Odell Winchell; one sister, Donna Jean Ferguson; and one granddaughter, Trevanna Russell-Clemons. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. (CDT), Sunday (July 4th) at the Watson & Hunt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. He will be laid to rest in the South Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (CDT) and from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of donations to help with the funeral expenses either at the funeral home or through the Go Fund Me page. Watson & Hunt Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Winchell. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Walter Winchell and sign his virtual guestbook below.