Harlon Winchell, age 76, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Monday, (July 18, 2022) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield.

He was born on June 18, 1946 in Edmonson County, KY, the son of the late Clyde and Eva Whobery Winchell.

He was a farmer who enjoyed Hunting rabbits, squirrels and raccoons; fishing and going to church. He was a member of the Holiness Faith.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Winchell of Leitchfield; a daughter, Melinda Rhea (Robert) of Leitchfield; two sons, Harlon Winchell Jr. (Laura) of Leitchfield and Daniel Winchell (Elizabeth) of Morgantown, KY; six grandchildren, Dewayne & Jason Basham, Timothy & Gabriel Winchell, and Abigail & Jasmin Camacho; five great-grandchildren, Brooklynn, Leah & Isabelle Basham and Audrey & Everly Winchell; and a very close friend, Elwood Tomes. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Oneil, Odell, Curtis & Walter Winchell; and one sister, Donna Jean Ferguson.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, (July 22, 2022) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Steve Embry & Bro. Donald Farris will be officiating. Burial will be in South Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. Friday until time of services.