Carl Junior Van Winkle

March 4, 1951 - October 6, 2020

Carl Junior Van Winkle, age 69 of Searcy, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 in Searcy. He was born March 4, 1951 at Mathers Air Force Base in Sacramento, California to Carl Lester Van Winkle and Mildred Catherine (Underation) Van Winkle. Carl retired from the US Air Force as a MSgt Loadmaster on C-130 transport planes and retired from Searcy Police Department as a Corporal. He is survived by his wife Wendy Lee Van Winkle; one son, Joshua Aaron Van Winkle and wife Maki; two daughters, Dawn Renee (Van Winkle) Morgan and husband Mark, Misty Denese (Van Winkle) Baker and husband Brian; two brothers, Robert “Bobby” Kernitzki and wife Diane, Edward Burkett; six grandchildren, Raven, Felicia, Kortni, Bayley, Tyler, Evan; one great-grandson, Marley; and a host of other loving family and friends. Visitation is Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Powell Funeral Home. A procession to the graveside services at White County Memorial Gardens will leave Wednesday at 1:00 pm from Powell Funeral Home in Searcy. Due to the most recent COVID-19 directive, face covering must be worn at all times. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy.