Leonard Leon Winquist

Leonard Leon Winquist obituary, Spartanburg, SC

Leonard Leon Winquist

Leonard Winquist Obituary

Visit the The J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory - Roebuck website to view the full obituary.
Leonard Leon Winquist, 81, of Spartanburg, SC passed away on June 11, 2024 after a lengthy illness.  Leonard was born on May 21, 1943 in Axtell, KS to the late John and Ellen Winquist.  A Vietnam veteran and staff sergeant in the Kansas Army National Guard, Leonard earned a B.S. from Emporia State University and a M.S. from Webster University.  He retired from Boeing Wichita after many years of service.

Leonard was preceded in death by Deborah Anne Winquist, his loving wife of 45 years.  He is survived by his brother Leland Leroy Winquist (Cloy) of Lafayette, LA, two daughters Cynthia McCormick (Rob) of Spartanburg and Kara Mabrey (Ben) of Spartanburg, and four grandchildren: Mary McCormick, Anna McCormick, Jackson Mabrey, and Sam Mabrey.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM at J.M. Dunbar Funeral Home 690 Southport Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29304.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly wishes donations made to Spartanburg District 6 Dorman High School Agriculture Program, 1390 Cavalier Way, Roebuck, SC 29376. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

The J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory - Roebuck

690 Southport Road P.O. Box 6424, Roebuck, SC 29376

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