Xavier Lee Winston

Born on October 25, 2001, in South Bend, IN, passed away on May 26, 2023. A courageous, funny, smart, and inspiring young man, Xavier made an unforgettable impact on the lives of those who knew him.

During his time at LaSalle and Adams High Schools, Xavier was an accomplished baseball player, earning the title of 2020 Homecoming King and graduating as Valedictorian from Adams High School. He was attending Ball State University, enrolled in the College of Business, with dreams of making a difference in the world. In the words of Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," and Xavier passionately pursued his academic goals.

Xavier is survived by his father, Demetrius Winston; his mother, Erica DeLeon; his brothers, Alistair and Greyson Winston; his grandparents, Tina DeSmet, Gilberto DeLeon, Archie (Martha) Winston all of South Bend, Indiana; and great-grandparents, Caroline McKinley, Kathy Pellow, George DeSmet, and Claudia DeLeon.