Obituary of Jeffery Miles Winchell

Jeffrey Miles Winchell Middle Granville, NY – Jeffery Miles Winchell, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home following a long courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 5, 1968 in Glen Falls, NY he was the son of Leonard and Dora Burch) Winchell. Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing, yard sales, working on cars with his Dad and son and spending time with his family. He also loved nothing more than one of his mothers homecooked meals. Jeff was a jokester and always kept everyone laughing. He worked alongside his father for over thirty years at Ritchie Brothers/Mohawk Red Slate. Jeff is survived by his parents, his children: Amanda Bates (Adam) of Poultney, VT, Jeffrey Winchell of Comstock and two whom he raised like his own: Jenn Rivers of Arizona and Chrissy Forrest of Salisbury, Maryland. He is also survived by his fiancé of 6 years, Mary Ellen Burke of Granville who was by his side through his illness. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Mary Ritchie of Comstock. Left to cherish his memory is his brother Lenn Winchell (Shannon) of Whitehall and sisters: Lisa Winchell (Russell Irwin) of Hartford, Brenda Rice (George Welch) of Pittsford, VT, Tammy Davis (Robert) of Whitehall, Arleen Sawyer (Walt) of Ticonderoga. He will be missed by Mary Ellen's children Jade, Makayla, and Makenzie Winchell of Hudson Falls, as well as by several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 3 PM at the Robert M King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, NY. Friends may call from 1 – 2:45 PM. Covid-19 restrictions are in effect. All attending must wear a mask. Attendance is limited, so be prepared for a potential wait. Online condolences may be made at www.robertmkingfuneralhome.com.