Winfield Leroy Condon

Winfield Leroy Condon, 83, of West Manchester, Ohio, passed into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2011, surrounded by his family in the home where he was born. Beloved of all, Windy is remembered for his kind & gentle nature, his readiness to lend a hand, his quiet faith, his love of children and nature, and his easy laughter. Born on April 25, 1927 in West Manchester, OH, he was the son of the late Charles R. & Esther (Petry) Condon.

Windy retired after many years as a millwright in the URW for Dayton Tire & Rubber in Dayton, OH. He also retired from the UAW for Union City Body Company of Union City, IN. Windy enjoyed farming at the family farm.

Windy proudly served as a Fireman First Class in the US Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. He enlisted in the US Navy at age 17.

Preceded in death, by grandson, Shane Andrew Becker in 1989.

Survivors include wife of 60 years, Mary M. (Johnson) Condon of West Manchester, OH; daughters & sons-in-law: Cathy C. Condon of West Manchester, OH, Debra K. & Jack D. Azbill of West Manchester, OH, Sharon Condon of West Manchester, OH, Lynn & Robert L. Becker of Brookville, OH; sister & brother-in-law: Myra & Irvin Baker, Jr. of Marblehead, OH; grandchildren: Cammie & Chris Ledbetter, Stacey Becker, Bill & Sandra Becker and Jeff (Tiffany) Becker; great grandchildren: Ethan Ledbetter, Ava Peters, Zachery Peters, CJ Ledbetter, Dylan Becker, Dalton Becker, Logan Becker, and Lillian Becker; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Barnes Funeral Home, 411 North Commerce Street, Lewisburg, Ohio with Pastor Ronnie Baker officiating. Interment will be held in Twin Chapel Cemetery in Monroe Township, Preble County, Ohio with full military honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard. Family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the One's Favorite Charity. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com