Terry Lee Winters; A beloved muscle car enthusiast, passed away Saturday, April 12th peacefully in his home. Known for his exceptionally talented automotive restoration projects where he primarily focused on first generation Chevy Camaros, Terry loved attending car shows, riding his Harley, and talking shop about anything automotive. He especially enjoyed talking about his favorite car ever owned – a 1967 Corvette, 427, 3 speed, tri-power, convertible with AC, black with red interior (1 of 100) – and reminiscing about how he towed his jet boat to the lake with it. He also enjoyed any time he got to spend with his grandchildren and was excited about becoming a great-grandfather this summer.
Terry was born November 8th, 1953, in Shelby, OH, and attended Pioneer before graduating from Shelby Sr. High School in 1972. He worked for Gorman Rupp for more than 30 years before retiring to Sebring, FL.
He is survived by his children: Theresa, Trever, Teren (Steph), Trent (Krissy), Tara (Kyle), and Tyler; siblings: Dan (JoAnn), Linda, Paul (Karen), and Mike; grandchildren: Kaitlynn (Caden) Payne, Taylor Winters, Kindsey Gregory, Oaklyn Reber, Kam Reber, and Norah Winters; and one great grandchild due this summer along with many nieces and nephews.
Terry was preceded in death by his nephew, Ian Winters; his mother, Marilyn (May) Winters; and his father, Merle Winters.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Piston Foundation, pistonfoundation.org (whose mission is to bring more young people into the collector car industry).
Care for Terry and his family is being provided by the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, OH 44875.
Online condolences may be made on Terry’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).