William Ronald Winders

W. Ronnie Winders, age 67, of Ochlocknee, Georgia, passed away on August 19, 2025. Born on August 14, 1958, in Thomasville, Georgia, Ronnie was the son of the late Wayne Winders and Faye Anderson, who survives. Ronnie attended Central High School and dedicated his working life as a welder in the manufacturing industry.

Ronnie had a passion for working with his hands and loved to tinker. He enjoyed fishing and spending time by the water, relishing moments spent with his beloved grandsons. Ronnie also had a great fondness for playing cornhole.

He is survived by his loving spouse, Glenda Winders, and children Betty Huffman (Michael) of Boston, Georgia, Jeremy Gibson, and Toby Gibson, both of Thomasville, as well as his grandchildren: Dontay Everett, Chiann Huffman, Bradley Huffman III, Michael Huffman Jr., Tyson Gibson, Junior Gibson, and Terria Pittman. Ronnie also cherished his great-grandchildren: Elijah Huffman, Jocelyn Huffman, Roselyn Huffman, and Ayla Everett. He leaves behind his siblings Rick Winders of Thomasville, Sherry Cole (Steve), and Mickie Schlimgen (David), along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Winders, and his brother, Russell Edward Anderson.

Funeral services for W. Ronnie Winders will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 2 PM at Allen and Allen Funeral Home's Celebration of Life Chapel, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A visitation will take place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 5 to 7 PM at Allen and Allen Funeral Home's Celebration of Life Chapel. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Wickham, Gerald Creel, Josh Creel, Michael Huffman, Toby Gibson, and Jeremy Gibson. Loved ones and friends are encouraged to come and pay their respects during this time of remembrance.