of Little Rock, AR

February 4, 1938 - May 22, 2023

Walter B. Winters passed away on May 22. 2023 in Laguna Beach, Ca. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 4, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, George E. Winters, Jr. and Lillian Ward Winters; his daughter, Kelli Doyle and grandson, Robbie Doyle. Walt is survived by his son, Jason (Sara) and daughter, Julie Davis (Reuben); grandchildren, Will Doyle, Olivia Winters, Holden Winters, Jack Davis, Dylan Davis and sister, Georgia W. Hickingbotham (Frank).

Walt moved to Little Rock when he was in the 2nd grade and attended Pulaski Junior High, Little Rock Central and UALR. He loved all sports but especially loved playing American Legion Baseball. Lamar Porter Field was his second home and he continued his interest and financial support for Lamar Porter Field throughout his life. One of his cherished baseball memories was playing on the team with his friend and Hall of Fame player, Brooks Robinson.

After college, he joined the U. S. Navy and served on the U. S Bigelow. He was an aide to the Admiral and made ports of goodwill visits around the world. A few years after his discharge from the Navy, he served his country again by enlisting in the Army. He was an officer in the Medical Corp, stationed primarily in Germany.

For many years, he worked as manager, with his father, of the food and beverage services at Travelers Field and War Memorial Stadium. In 1981, as a member of the founding family of TCBY, he opened in North Little Rock, the 2nd store. He served as a Store Manager, Director of Training, Franchise Operations Manager, Sr. Vice President of Retail Product Manager and Assistant to the Chairman. Walt loved people and never met a stranger. In all the years he worked at TCBY, there was never one complaint or unkind word said about him.

He spent the last several years living in Laguna Beach, Ca. He loved spending time with his family, friends from The Susie Q and sitting behind home plate watching the Los Angeles Angels play baseball.

Walt will be remembered as a great father and a kind, generous, loving man who always had a smile or happy story to share.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Walt's name to the Boys and Girls Club of Central Arkansas, 1400 W. Markham, Suite 402, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201.

Graveside services will be held 11 am Friday, June 2, 2023 at Mt. Holly Cemetery, 1200 Broadway Street, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com