Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Winchester Jr. , Curtis Monroe "Jocko" September 17, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Winchester Jr., Curtis Monroe     
1935 - 2005 
 
Curtis Monroe Winchester Jr. 
IN LOVING MEMORY 

Curtis Monroe "Jocko" Winchester Jr., age 70, a longtime resident of 
Bakersfield passed away at his home on September 17, 2005. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, Dr. Curtis M. Winchester Sr. and May Clarke of 
Laytonville, CA; and his two stepsons, Wayne and Jay Monroe of Bakersfield. 
Jocko was born in Willits, CA, on March 24, 1935. He was raised in 
Laytonville, CA. At the age of 21, he joined the United States Air Force and 
served from January 14, 1957 to January 17, 1963. He was trained at Lowry Air 
Force Base in Colorado as a Nuclear Weapons Mechanical Specialist. After his 
military service, he worked as a diesel and automotive mechanic until he 
retired in 1997. He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed everything to do 
with WWII. He had many friends who often dropped by his shop for advice or 
repairs and spent hours shooting the breeze. He was especially close to Alvin 
White, Ron Shifflet and Kenneth Kay. Like clockwork, you could find Jocko at 
Clarks Restaurant enjoying his first cup of coffee. He loved racing and spent 
countless hours in the Pit at Bakersfield Speedway with son-in-law, David 
Miller #77 and grandson, Jeff Miller #3. Jocko is survived by his loving wife, 
Alice of 36 years; two stepdaughters, Elliene Rickert and husband, Robert and 
Judy Miller and husband, David; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 
sister-in-laws and their families and 2 brothers-in-law and their families. He 
was a very loving, caring, giving man and will be deeply missed by all who 
knew him. In honor of his wishes, Jocko is being cremated at Mish in Oildale 
and interned at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Bakersfield. There are no services 
pending. 

Legacy.com




Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 9/20/2005 - 9/21/2005.  


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