Otis Winslette

Otis C. Winslette, 61, of Topeka, IN died Monday, November 11, 2013 at his home after a year long battle with cancer. Mr. Winslette was born on July 18, 1952 in Milledgeville, GA to Otis R. Winslette, Jr. and Eunice K. “June”(Miller) Winslette. They preceded him in death. In 1995, Otis moved to LaGrange County from Eatonton, GA, when he was transferred to the area with Lippert Components in Goshen, IN where he was the general manager. Before moving to LaGrange County, he had worked with the Georgia Department of Corrections, and Baldwin County, GA and Putnam County, GA Sherriff’s Departments. He owned and operated Winslette’s County Inn in Topeka from 1997-2003 and had worked at the LaGrange County Jail and as a reserve officer with Shipshewana and Topeka Police Departments. He also served for many years and retired from the Topeka Volunteer Fire Department. Otis was a certified firearms instructor, ILEA instructor, STOPS instructor and had been a hostage negotiator. He was a member of Marshall Memorial Baptist Church in Eatonton, GA. On June 4, 1977 in Hillsboro, GA he married Kay Morgan; Mrs. Winslette survives in Topeka, IN. Also surviving is a daughter, Kara Garrett of Topeka, IN; a son, David Winslette in Charleston, SC; three grandchildren, Miles and Makayla Mast and Vivian Winslette. Also preceding him in death was a brother, David R. Winslette. Funeral services will be on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Eden Worship Center, 4095 S 900 W, Topeka, IN with Pastors Harold Gingerich and Matt Gingerich officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 4-8 pm and one hour prior to services on Thursday. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2013 from 2-3 pm at Williams Funeral Home, 306 N. Jefferson, Eatonton, GA. A graveside service will begin at 3 pm at Pine Grove Cemetery in Eatonton, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, IN is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.

Otis Winslette

July 18, 1952 - November 11, 2013