Jason John Winders

Jason John Winders, age 45, beloved husband of Heather Winders and step-father to Hope Dunaway, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, in his sleep at home. He was born in San Jose, California, on February 13, 1972 to Terry and Beverly Winders, and moved to Louisville at age 7. He attended Louisville Male High School, Eastern High School, and received his diploma from Jefferson County High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1991-1994, obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his service, he obtained his Bachelor's Degree in business from McKendree College in Louisville, Kentucky. He has had many positions in the leasing and banking industry in Kentucky and Texas. He was recently working as a sales manager at the Kia Store on Preston Highway in Louisville, Kentucky. Jason had an immense passion for the ocean and fishing. He spent some time working on Fishing Charters in Corpus Christi, Texas, which was by far his most favorite job. He took many fishing trips with his father and friends and while vacationing with his family. He also enjoyed watching football, gardening, collecting rare coins, and listening to Jimmy Buffet music. Jason also loved his dogs dearly. He was known to his friends and family as such a kind-hearted person, wanting to make everyone laugh, and always willing to do anything for anybody. He will truly be missed. Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Frances Winders and William and Lorraine Haas.

Jason is survived by his wife, Heather Winders and his step-daughter, Hope Dunaway; his parents, Terry and Bev Winders; his sisters, Kelly Flores (Luis) and Sara McWhirter (Philip); nieces and nephews, Bella, Alton, Avie, Lucy, Wyatt, Callan, Sutton and Beckham; mother and father-in-law, Mike and Sherry Seay; sisters-in-law, Jennifer Hunt (Drew), Ashley Panknin (Eric) and Elizabeth Scott (Brian); and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be 4-7pm on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Hikes Point Christian Church, 2601 Hikes Ln, Louisville, Kentucky, 40218, with a celebration of Jason's life to follow at 7pm. Burial will be at 2pm on Monday, July 3rd at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, 2501 Dixie Hwy in Radcliff, Kentucky.

Memorials may be made to the Jason Winders Memorial Fund, which can be made at any PNC Bank for Hope's future education or the Humane Society.

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