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Eric R. Winchester

January 26, 1943 ~ February 10, 2026

Born in: Jacksonville, Florida
Resided in: St. Augustine, Florida

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Eric R. Winchester, D.V.M., 83, was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted Jacksonville veterinarian for more than fifty years. He passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Eric was a graduate of Lee High School in Jacksonville, The University of Florida at Gainesville, and Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine in Auburn, Alabama. He founded Julington Creek Animal Hospital in 1975 and later founded Julington Creek Animal Walk, a first of its kind pet resort on the same campus as the animal hospital.

Eric was a lover of fishing, traveling, poetry, family, and all animals for which he dedicated his life to helping. For decades, Eric served the First Coast animal community with dedication and compassion, never meeting an animal he would not help.

Eric is survived by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Janis Carol Winchester; his children, Eric R. Winchester, Jr (Rod) and Jason James Winchester; his daughters-in-law Shawn and Jamie, his cherished grandchildren, Reef, Kai, Breck, and Lexi, and his sister Eve and brother Scott.

Please contact the family for details on the upcoming celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Eric’s memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (https://www.michaeljfox.org) or your favorite animal charity.

Eric will be so deeply missed, and his family is profoundly grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this time.

Crevasse’s Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Winchester family.

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  2. such a good man so good to people he knew I knew him for over 50 years. He will be missed and can’t be replaced.❤️❤️❤️

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  3. Janis, Rod, and Jason and families,
    The O’Quinn family is sending lots of thoughts, prayers, and love your way during this time of grief and healing.

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  4. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I met Dr. Winchester just a few times, as I was a member of the animal walk, and he always seemed to be a pleasant man who dearly loved the dogs. All I can say is, God has gained another angel next to his side, and all the animals that Dr. Winchester treated, are running toward him with joy. God bless you all.

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  7. 🙏 for the Winchester families, may the Lord bless and keep you. Dr. Winchester Sr will be dearly missed by many, but I feel a great loss. He was more than a boss, he was a friend always cracking a joke. RIP

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  9. Please accept our condolences and our prayers, from the Seabaugh’s, to the entire Winchester family and the Julington Creek Animal hospital family too…A great man who helped many families and their beloved pets during his tenure.

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  10. Eve, Rod and the Winchester Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I met Dr Winchester thirty years ago. I use to work in the same office as Eve in the Gulf Life Tower. One day I told him a problem I was having with my cat Patches and he told me to bring her in to see him and I did! It was the best decision I ever made. Dr. Winchester was a kind, caring and wonderful man. I’ve taken all of my pets to Julington Creek Animal Hospital and I will never go anywhere else. I am again so very sorry for your loss and I am continuing to pray for your family.
    Love Stephanie

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  11. Dr. Winchester was a wonderful man and veterinarian for the community. He always spoke of his love for God and his family. I pray peace for the family.

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  13. Janis, Rod, Jason, and families,
    What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Know that you are thought of often. Praying for you all today and always. What an honor to have worked for such a special family.
    MaryEllen and Family

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  15. Dr Rod and family, Your father was a gift and blessing to our community. He will be remembered well. Pam and Victor Zambetti, Wolfie, Archie, Opie, Jake, Ozzy, Baxter, Delilah, Bailey and Max.

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  16. My Condolences to the Winchester family,
    I was lucky enough to have great mentors when I first came out of vet school and started working at Julington Creek. Dr. Winchester for sure being one of them! He was a wealth of knowledge and always there to answer all of my many questions. I remember that great sense of humor as well. Rest in Peace Doc…

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  17. It was an honor to work for you the last 25 years. Thank you and the entire Winchester family. I’m so grateful to have been a part of your legacy at JCAH.
    R.I.P Love Always 💕

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  18. Eric was a special friend, more like family than our boss. We were privileged to work with him and his family for 35 years. He was very giving, a smart man, and we learned a lot from him. Eric and his family have been such a blessing in our lives. He will be greatly missed and words can’t express our sorrow. Our prayers for comfort, peace, and healing for Janis, Rod, and Jason and families 🙏🏻❤️

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  19. Eric was just a profound influence on our lives. Our deepest sympathy to Janis and the entire family. He will be truly missed.

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