Gerald Kay Gwinn Obituary

Gerald Kay Gwinn was born February 11, 1946 to Johnnie and Leota Gwinn in Rural Lucas, IA He passed from this life October 2, 2014, at his home in Chariton, IA. Gerald was the ninth child of Johnnie and Leota Gwinn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Rose Albright, and Betty Gwinn, and brothers Ray Gwinn, Jerry Gwinn and James Gwinn. Gerald is survived by his four children, Kenny of Russell, IA, Penny Shaw of Chariton, Darwin of Williamson, and Tony of Chariton, IA. Eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers, John Gwinn of Des Moines, IA, Lester Gwinn of Grand Junction, CO, David Gwinn of Chariton, IA, Roger Gwinn of Russell, IA, and one sister, Gwendolyn Bacon-Gist of Chariton, IA. Gerald attended and graduated from Chariton Community High School in 1964. Except for a short time living in California, he has resided in Chariton all his life. He worked as a self-employed truck driver most of his life and retired in 2008. He will be missed by many family members and friends.