Rodney Lynn ‘Winkey” Amidon
Rodney Lynn “Winkey” Amidon, 64, of Burnet died Sept. 30, 2010. He was born to Rodney House and Dorothy (Bird) Amidon on Aug. 26, 1946, in Burnet.
He loved the outdoors. He spent his time camping, fishing, gardening and hunting for arrowheads. He loved to dance and enjoyed being around people.
A jack-of-all-trades, he was a heavy-equipment operator, truck driver and made his own jewelry.
Survivors include companion Della Box; children James “Douglas” Amidon and wife Renee, Rodney “Bubba” Amidon and wife Rhonda, Cody Shane Amidon, Barbara Jowers and husband Raymond, Jessica Fritz and husband Tom, Max and Steve Fail, and Will Becker; mother; step-children Francis Owens and Johnathan Daniels; sisters Judy Ray and husband Doug; brothers Ronnie Amidon and wife Sharon, Kenny Amidon and wife Renee and Randy Amidon and wife Vickie; Donna Kelley and husband Wayland; 18 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Oct. 3 at Bluffton Cemetery with the Rev. Rodney McGee officiating.
An online guest register may be signed at www.putnamfunerals.com.
Arrangements were by Putnam Funeral Home & Crematory, 145 Texas Ave. in Kingsland, (325) 388-0008.