Roy Jones Winkler Jr

Mr. Roy Jones Winkler, Jr., 77, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Frye Regional Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Roy was born on April 6, 1943 in Burke County to the late Roy Winkler Sr., and Allie Kanipe Winkler. He was a longtime member of Winkler's Grove Baptist Church and was retired from the furniture manufacturing industry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Johnson, and one brother, Oscar Winkler. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Shepherd Winkler of the home, one son Tim Winkler and wife Stephanie of Connelly Springs, and two granddaughters; Regan and Bailey Winkler. Also surviving are three sisters; Jewel Dean Willis, Doris Brittain and Janette Good, and one brother, Harvey Berry. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Winkler family.