Charles Gwin

Charles Ray Gwin, 81, of Staunton died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at his home.

He was born November 15, 1923, in Highland County, a son of the late William Renick and Rowena Hupman Gwin.

Earlier in life Mr. Gwin worked as a logger and was enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence Peter Gwin and William Rosser Gwin Wilfong; and a sister, Rebecca Gwin Wilfong.

He is survived by two sisters, Madeline Gwin Lamb of Staunton, and Catherine Gwin Huffer of Mount Solon; four nephews, James L. Lamb of Staunton, William C. Lamb of Maryland, Robert Huffer of North Carolina, and Jack Wilfong of Waynesboro; three nieces, Elizabeth Bernhardt, Frances Fairfield, and Wanda Armstrong, all of Staunton.

A graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 27 by the Rev. Chris Scott at Head Water Cemetery. There was no formal visitation or public viewing.

Memorial donations can be made to the Highland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 268, Monterey, Va. 24465.