James William Wink, Sr. of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, Dec 12, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Rockport, IN while under the care of Hospice.
James was born Oct 27, 1938, to the late Henry Joseph and Mary Catherine Wink in Rome, KY. He was a farmer by trade, known for his combine skills and could fix anything. In 1976 he went to Washington DC as the elected representee for the Farmers of Indiana, were he fought for Parity Pricing for all farmers. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Cathy Randles, Louis Wink and grandson Michael Wink.
James is survived by his children Jimmy Wink, Jr and wife Gabriele of Katy, TX, daughter Pam May and husband Bob of Apollo Beach, FL, son Jeff Wink and wife Dina of Bowling Green, KY, son John Wink of Evansville, IN, son Jerry Wink and wife Angie of Rockport, IN, daughter Kelly Epperson and husband Tom. He was a beloved Papaw to 16 grandchildren: Eric, Chris, Ana and Elias Wink, Meghan Walker and Marissa May, Valerie Landrum, Tara and Adam Wink, Alexandria Wink, Logan Wink and Nicole Boarman, Whitney McGrew, Daniel, Dustin and Denver Epperson and 11 great grandchildren, his siblings Angela Crowe, Sue Johns, Lola Wink, Daniel Wink, Urban Wink and Larry Wink.
Visitation will be at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home and Crematory in Owensboro. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 8 PM Thursday, December 16, 2021 and from 9 AM until 9:30 AM Friday, December 17, 2021 at the funeral home following with burial in Mater Delorosa Cemetery.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Wink. Share your messages of condolence with the family of James William Wink, Sr. and sign his virtual guestbook by going to www.haleymcginnis.com