Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Oct 12, 1990 - Apr 7, 2013
Devin you have been the kindest most loving grandson a grandma could ever have . I have loved you with all my heart from the day you were born and I held you in my arms -I will now hold you close in my heart until the time comes that I can once again hold you in my arm ---- love you , g-ma
Pat Weger
April 12, 2013 | Assumption, IL
My Heart is so Heavy for all of you,i Love You All..
Debbie
April 11, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...
Debbie Swisher
April 11, 2013 | Litchfield, IL
Devin, though we have never met the news of your passing sent waves of sadness all the way out to Vancouver, WA. As a mother I can only imagine the pain your parents and your family are going through. You were so loved and you will continue to be loved! Your parents and your family will make sure that your legacy stays alive. Pictures and things you used to do and say will be shared a million times. Your son William will constantly be reminded of the kind of man you once were. He will a happy...
Marichelle Ceresoli
April 11, 2013 | Vancouver, WA
Tim, Crystal, Logan and Steven,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Harold, Tricia, Austin and Bradlee Marburger
Harold and Tricia Marburger
April 11, 2013 | Taylorville, IL
Devin, was a great friend, he sure did know how to make you laugh, he was an amazing father that loved his son with all he had, I'm gonna miss you dev I got some great memories growing up with you watch out for all of us and watch out for William.
Love fluff
Matt Rogers
April 10, 2013 | Mattoon, IL
Our thoughts, prayers, and hugs go out to all of Devin's family. I know you will miss him tremendously. Keep all of your precious memories of him close to your heart as he will be with you forever through those memories.
Carla and Sean Galvin-Derrick
April 10, 2013 | Glen Carbon, IL
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John & Pat Anderson
April 10, 2013 | Jacksonville, FL
I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold all of you close and help you through this time of such sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeannie Francisco
April 10, 2013 | Assumption, IL
CHARLESTON, IL – Devin Lee Winans, age 22 of Charleston, left us unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 3:00 p.m. following visitation on Thursday at the funeral chapel with Reverend Darin Hansen officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston. It is requested that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts in his honor be made to Jon-Michael Winans who will establish an education fund for Devin's son, William. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.
Devin was born on October 12, 1990 in Decatur, Illinois and was the son of Tim and Janelle (Willoughby) Winans. He is survived by his son William Anthony Winans and William's mother, Sara Lacy of Windsor, Illinois; his mother, Janelle (Dave Adams) Winans of Mattoon; his father, Tim (Crystal) Winans of Taylorville, Illinois; a brother, Jon-Michael Winans and his wife Amber Hunter-Winans of Mattoon; three stepbrothers, Logan Harris and Steven Harris of Taylorville and Cooper Adams of Mattoon; a nephew, Mark Lee Winans of Mattoon; his grandparents, Carol "Grammy" Willoughby of Charleston, Pat Weger of Assumption and Dale (Shirley) Winans of Decatur; great-grandmother, Marilyn Haslinger of Assumption; numerous loving aunts and uncles; and cousins, Dustin, Quinton, Derik, Corbin, Dakota, Joey and Kendra. Devin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Michael "Mick" Willoughby and step-grandfather, Corkey Weger.
Devin was a graduate of Charleston High School Class of 2009 and attended Lake Land College. He was a pizza chef for Monicals at both the Mattoon and Charleston locations and just recently accepted a position as a Tech Support Agent with Consolidated Communications. He was baptized, along with his mother and brother into the family of God at Salisbury Church.
Devin enjoyed life's opportunities such as playing video games; hanging out with his brother Jon-Michael and best friends Tyler and Dustin; playing board games where his competitive nature was felt; teasing his cousins; or being a good "Uncle Wee Wee" to Mark. He also enjoyed reading and fishing and big family get-togethers. None of these took priority over his son, William. Devin enjoyed nothing more than being a dad and just hanging out with his son. Superman was a superhero that Devin and William both admired as he used his superpowers for the benefit of others. Devin used his qualities of kindness, sincerity and respect to enhance the lives of his friends and family who dearly loved him and who will always consider him to be a superhero in their lives.
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