M. Winter, Jr.

Marion Allen Winter Jr, also know as “Snookie”, by his family, passed away peacefully January 16, 2018, at his ranch In Brenham, Texas. Allen was born on April 10, 1936 in Texarkana, Arkansas. He came from a large family with 3 brothers and a sister. Mary Katherine, Jerry, Michael, and Bill.

Allen served his country in the United States Marine Corps and then graduated from the University of Arkansas where he met and married his wife, Ramah Lee Johns on August 24, 1956. They had four children Craig, Scott, Andy, and Tim.

Allen enjoyed an accomplished real estate development career until his retirement in 1986.

He loved golfing, fishing, and hunting with his children and grand children. He was blessed with two beautiful great granddaughters. Allen had many wonderful friends that he met in his retirement years. He especially enjoyed holiday festivities with his family at their ranch in Brenham.

Allen’s greatest treasure was his wife and partner ,Ramah Lee, of 61 years. He rarely left her side.

Allen is preceded in death by his parents, brother Jerry, sister Mary Katherine and son Tim.

Allen is survived by his beautiful bride, Ramah Lee, sons Craig, Scott and Andrew, brothers Michael and Billy Mac.

The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 19 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, Texas and the graveside service will be 2:00 pm in Independence, Texas following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Brenham Animal Shelter or Hospice Brazos Valley.

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