Bennie "Lee" Winnie, 91 of Belton, Missouri formerly of Centerview passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at his home.

Bennie was born June 16, 1930 in Kansas City, the son of Albert and Clara (Lumley) Winnie.  He graduated from Southeast High in Kansas City.  He married Jo Ann Ramel on June 21, 1950 in Kansas City and the couple resided in the Kansas City area.  He married the love of his life, Dorothy J. Owens on May 1, 1971 in Centerview, where the couple made their home.  Bennie was a Master Electrician.  He was a member of Warrensburg Masons - Corinthian Lodge, #265, AF & AM. He was a gunsmith, enjoyed model trains and tinkering on his boat.

Survivors include his five children: Lee Thornton (Sandy) of Springfield, MO; Rev. Ron Thornton (Bonnie) of Shawnee Mission, KS; Catherine Brodie (Michael) of Independence, MO; David Lee Winnie (Anna Marie ) of Ft. Meyers, FL and Linda McCale (David Leon) of Belton, MO; twelve grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; eight siblings and one grandson.

The Warrensburg Masons, Corinthian Lodge #265, AF & AM will have a service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 29 ^th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, immediately followed by a funeral service with Pastor Steve Winnie  officiating. Interment will follow at the Centerview Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, one hour prior to the service, Thursday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net