of Conway, AR
February 22, 1935 - February 14, 2016
Sergeant Donald R. Gwin (Retired United States Army) was born February 22, 1935. He was the son of the late Elton and Arnie Pippin Gwin of Little Rock. He passed away February 14, 2016 at home with his family.
He was also preceded in death by a brother Gene Gwin and a sister in-Law Dorothy Gwin of Maryland, a Grandson, Gabriel Homsley, Grand Daughter, KymBerly Hardin and great grandson Jesse Lane Evans.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years Tommye Harmon (Evans) Gwin, a son Donald Jr (Ramona) of Stafford, Virginia and a daughter, Elizabeth Homsley of Judsonia, Four step sons Randall, Craig and Bobby Evans of Greenbrier and Todd Evans of Morgan, one step daughter Pam Hensley (Terry) of Mayflower, twenty five grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
He graduated from Dewitt High School and attended Ouachita Baptist College. He retired from the Army and the U.S. Post office. Donald was a member of the Mayflower Church of Christ, an avid bowler and volunteered for fifteen years at the woodshop at V.A. Fort Roots.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Thursday February 18 at Roller McNutt Chapel in Conway, with family visitation to be one hour before the Funeral. Jack Shock, Minister of Mayflower Church of Christ will conduct the service. Interment will be at Martinville Cemetery in Damascus.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Michael Coulson, Andrew Homsley, Joe Evans, Blane Bartlett, Todd Evans II and Tyler Hardin.
The family wants to Thanks Domonique Harris and Hospice Care for the care they gave.
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7 Condolence(s)
Sam Martin
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
I will always remember the story you told me just about all my life of how you would tease me when I was little. You would do the, "my Grandma Tommye," and I would reply, "no my grandma and you are Tommye." I just couldn't grasp her having the name Tommye because that was a boy name.... I did know that she was my grandma and I didn't like to share her!! Just about every time you would see me over the years, you would remind me of how I didn't like to share my Grandma. I will miss these little reminders and stories of growing up. I am relived that you went peacefully and that you are no longer in pain. RIP Grandpa Don.
Gary & Cheri Steele
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Tommye we are so sorry for your loss. Don was a good man & will be greatly missed. Prayers for you & your family.
Brad & Sherry Trent
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Rest in peace Donald.
AJ
Monday, February 15, 2016
My sincerest condolences to Gwin family. Losing a loved one is one of the painful things in this world, no one wants this even our loving Father. It is comforting to know that God deeply cares about us and would soon act to eliminate death. (1 Peter 5:7; Revelation 21:4) May you find comfort from these scriptures and be encouraged that we will soon meet Donald again.
Tim
Monday, February 15, 2016
God bless you Elizabeth and Donald during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Diann Flowers
Monday, February 15, 2016
Prayers for you and your family during this time.
Brittney
Monday, February 15, 2016
Kids and I love and miss u grandpa Don! May u finally find your comfort and peace. we will all see u again soon! Love and prayers for our family in the upcoming days ahead