Michael Eugene Winter

Michael Eugene Winter, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed from this earth on July 15, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Dorothy Winter, and his sister Nancy Marlatt. He leaves behind his wife Virginia Winter and three step-children; Via, Jayson, and Jaypee Orillano. He was the beloved father of two daughters; Angela Winter and Cynthia (Christian) Putnam. He is survived by one brother, Ed (Carol) Winter; one sister, Beverly Neely; two grandchildren, Caleb and Cassidy Putnam; and many nieces and nephews. Michael spent over 20 years serving his country in the United States Army before retiring with Honors. He was a caring and generous man who cherished his family. He was genuine in the relationships that he forged and steadfast in his devotion.. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church in Sherwood, with burial in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Westbrook, a Smith Family Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.