Charles “Charlie” R. Winstead, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on September 14, 2023. He was born October 2, 1935, in Owensboro to the late Frank Winstead and Ella Hundley Winstead. Charlie is an Air Force veteran. By trade, he was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Charlie was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Stephen Cathedral where he was an usher for 54 years.
Charles was an avid card player and enjoyed taking on the challenge of winning when he got the chance. He enjoyed riding his bike and playing Bluegrass music; some could consider him an amateur musician.
Along with his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Wallace, and his sisters, Natalie Lanham, Ruth Marks, and Lois Boeckman.
Charles is survived by his sister, Carol James; several nieces and nephews; and dear friends, Rose Weider and Alice Howard.
Mass of a Christian burial will be at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Stephen Cathedral. Burial to follow at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of charitable donations made payable to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Charles “Charlie” R. Winstead. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Mr. Winstead and sign his virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.