Wendell Winkler Passes

TUSCALOOSA | Charles Wendell Winkler, age 74, of Tuscaloosa, placed his hand into that of an angel and passed from this life on Sunday, October 23, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Winkler; three sons, Dan Winkler of Huntingdon, Tenn., Mike Winkler of Huntsville, Ala., and Dr. Tim Winkler of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one brother, Paul Winkler of Fort Worth, Texas.

As a long time minister of the church of Christ, Mr. Winkler preached 61 of his 74 years. He was also known internationally as a "preacher’s preacher," a trainer of preachers, an author of many volumes, a college professor and a traveling evangelist. But, most importantly, he is loved and will be remembered as a preacher's friend.

His funeral service is to be conducted at the Northport Church of Christ in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Tuesday, October 25, at 2 p.m. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Northport Church of Christ. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, grandsons-in-law and one of his great grandsons. Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home North is directing.

Tuscaloosa News, 24 Oct. 2005