Wilbur Dale Gwinn

A graveside service honoring the life of Wilbur Dale Gwinn, age 87, of Newark, will be held at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Lutheran Reformed Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Carpenter officiating. Military honors will be observed.

Wilbur was born May 26, 1933 in Kathryn, West Virginia to the late William Howard, Sr. and Lillie Faye (Moore) Gwinn. He passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Newark.

Wilbur was a veteran of the United States Army and faithfully served his country from May of 1953 to May of 1955 during the Korean War Conflict. He retired from Rockwell International after 38 years of service. Wilbur was an active member of the Hebron Church of the Nazarene where he sang in the church choir, was an usher and a greeter, assisted with church transportation, and participated in the yearly nativity. He was fondly known for handing out mints and candy to the children at church. An avid sports fan, Wilbur’s favorite team was WVU Mountaineers. He enjoyed gardening, singing, listening to music (especially Bluegrass Gospel) and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vivian Anne (Callison) Gwinn, whom he married August 13, 1955; sons, Dr. Michael D. Gwinn of Raleigh, North Carolina, Mark K. (Julie R. Bax) Gwinn of Somerset and Thomas E. Gwinn of Baltimore; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Matthew (fiancée Julia Beaver), Sullivan, Garrett, Bethany and Abbey Gwinn; great-grandson, Declan James McCartney; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Timothy L. Gwinn, in July of 1974; and two brothers, Bobby Edward Gwinn and William Howard Gwinn, Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hebron Church of the Nazarene.

Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service, Thornville, is honored to care for Wilbur and his family.