Brock J. Winans, age 87, of Williamstown, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2026.

Mr. Winans was born on October 30, 1938 in Scranton, Kansas to Bernie Franklin Winans and Helen (nee Hallowell) Winans and resided in Topeka, KS for 40 years. He was a graduate of Scranton High School and later went on to earn his degree from Baker University in Kansas. He started his career at Overbrook Elementary School and met his wife while working as a Principal at Appanoose School. They married on August 5, 1966 and after their marriage, they both became teachers at Shawnee Heights Schools outside Topeka, KS. He worked as a devoted educator for over 33 years before retiring.

Brock was a faithful member of Cross Keys United Methodist Church in Williamstown, NJ. He was a history enthusiast and enjoyed playing bingo. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family.

Brock was preceded in death by his parents Bernie and Helen Winans, his beloved wife Sharon S. Winans (nee Heidner), their children, twins, Jamey and Jon and Michelle Winans at their birth, his brothers Ben Winans and Carl Winans and brother-in-law Terry Heidner. Devoted father of Elizabeth A. “Beth” Israels. Loving grandfather of Gregory Kousoulis, Lauren Kousoulis and Brandon Israels. Treasured great grandfather of Isabel and Isaiah. Dear brother of Rev. Donald Winans (Lola), Rachel Winans, Raymond Winans and Madge Freeman (Rev. Mark Freeman). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday, October 22nd from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the Farnelli Funeral Home, 504 N. Main Street, Williamstown, where a service will be held at 11:00 AM. Inurnment at Cross Keys Methodist Cemetery will take place privately at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the youth programs at Cross Keys United Methodist Church, 1644 N. Main Street, Williamstown, NJ 08094.

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