James Christopher “Chris” Wininger, 58 passed away Friday March 21, 2025 in the arms of his beloved wife. He was preceded in death by his parents Linda Kay and Robert H. Griffin (stepfather), his brother James LaDon Tucker (Don), his stepmother Carol Meehan, his son James Christopher Wininger JR and his daughter Kristin Marie Wininger. He is survived by his wife Bernadine M. Wininger, his daughter Cinnamon N. Wininger and his brother James E. Wininger and many nephews and nieces and great nephews and great nieces.
Chris was born on July 21, 1966 in a taxi cab on the way to the base hospital in Yokosuka, Japan. He grew up in a little town called Green Cove Springs, FL. He was a welder/diesel mechanic by trade but to those that loved him knew he could do just about anything he put his mind to. He never did anything at normal speed. From the time he could walk and talk he was going at light speed. One of his favorite activities was riding his motorcycle. He would spend hours shining and making sure all of the parts worked correctly just so he could ride like the wind. He was a really good cook who taught his wife that there is other temperatures to cook on besides high. His favorite foods were catfish, crab legs and of course his big red soda. He loved working on his lawnmower making it also go as fast as his motorcycle with big tires. He loved everyone with all his heart and soul.
Chris lived and loved his life to the fullest. He always had a smile on his face even though he was in so much pain and all he wanted to do was curl into a ball and cry. He considered everyone he ever met his friend even if you wanted to be one or not. If you were one of the lucky ones to ever be called one of his friends then you knew you had a friend for life.
Chris will be remembered by those that loved him for his contagious smile, his giggly laugh, his beautiful blue eyes, his crazy sense of humor and his big heart and kind soul. His friends and family will always carry memories of him in their hearts.