Robert Jeffrey "Jeff" Winstead, Sr., 62, of Francesville, IN passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 following a long battle with cancer.
He was born on October 5, 1958 in Princeton, KY to Robert Smith and Mary Loyce [Howton] Winstead. The family moved to Northwestern Indiana when Jeff was a child.
On September 2, 2006 in Gatlinburg, TN, he married the love of his life, Kellie Austin. Jeff and Kellie met at the stone quarry south of Francesville and have been best friends ever since.
Jeff worked his entire life as a truck driver. He enjoyed working on trucks and spending time with his rescued animals. Jeff loved his grandchildren very much.
He is survived by:
Kellie [Austin] Winstead, Wife
Robert Jeffrey {Richelle) Winstead, Jr., Son
Johnny Winstead, Son
Lacie {Josh) Burnside, Step Daughter
Lindsey {Rich) Edmondson, Step Daughter
5 Grandchildren: Lilly, Sydney, Alexander, Landry, and Kylie
Mary Loyce [Howton] Winstead Felton, Mother
Tammy Long, Sister
Joe {Darrell) Winstead, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Robert Smith Winstead, Father
Lori Hickey, Sister
No Services will be held.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville, IN.