Dr. Mark Royden Winchell

Dr. Mark Royden Winchell

Mark Winchell Obituary

Published by Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown on May 8, 2008.
Dr. Mark R. Winchell - Clemson, SC Dr. Mark Royden Winchell, 59, of 112 Robin Street, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at An-Med Health in Anderson. Born in Hamilton, OH, he was a son of the late John Coffman and Gertrude May Settle Winchell. He was an English Professor at Clemson University and was a prolific literary critic and scholar. He was a member of Christ the Savior Antiochian Orthodox Church and a member of The League of the South. Surviving are his wife, Donna Haisty Winchell; two sons, Jonathan Haisty Winchell and Matthew Royden Winchell, both of the home; a brother, Tim Winchell and wife Missy of Cincinnati, OH; a nephew, Christopher Winchell of El Paso, TX; and a niece, Robin Winchell Roberts and husband Steve of Washington, DC. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Monday at Christ the Savior Antiochian Orthodox Church in Anderson with Father David J. Randolph officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens in Clemson. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM Monday at Clemson United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Paul Hutchison, Rev. Warren Ashmore, and Father David J. Randolph officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday night from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home in Central. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ the Savior Antiochian Orthodox Church; 603 N. Fant Street; Anderson, SC 29621 or to Clemson United Methodist Church Building Fund; 300 Frontage Road; Clemson, SC 29631. The family is at the home. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, SC.

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May 11, 2008

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Renee Love

May 11, 2008

Dear Donna: My deepest sympathies are with you and your boys. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Renee Love

carol fish folkerth

May 10, 2008

My deepest sympathy is extended to Mark's family. I remember him well from University School and was happy to hear about all he achieved in life. Carol

Almeda Jacks

May 9, 2008

Donna, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Know your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Almeda Jacks

Cindy Pury

May 8, 2008

Dear Donna, Jonathan, and Matthew, I am so sorry to read about Mark's passing. He will be missed.

Linda Hemphill

May 8, 2008

Donna, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I am very saddened to hear that Mark's battle has ended. I know how difficult this has been and will be for you and the boys. I wish I could be there. God bless you, the boys, and your mom. Linda

Jonathan Fowler

May 11, 2008

Donna, our prayers are with you and the boys. Mark was a great professor and friend. He was one that made my time at Clemson more enriched...I will always appreciate his kindness. Angela and I wish you God's Peace.

Altheia L. Richardson

May 8, 2008

Dear Donna, It has been quite some time since we have been in touch. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Altheia L. Richardson

Jody Bates

May 11, 2008

Donna: I'm so sorry to hear this news. You and your family are in my prayers. --Jody

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