It's been a while since I posted. I ran across this yesterday along with some other older obits and thought it would be a great start to get back at it. Uncle Andrew was my Grandfather's brother. - Ray
Chariton Leader
September 24, 1985
Page 12
Obituaries
Gwinn
Andrew Albert Gwinn, son of Amos Keller Gwinn and Lulu Randolph Gwinn was born Feb. 21, 1909 in Lucas County, and passed away at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on Sept. 15, 1985, at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 25 days.
Andrew was united in marriage to Cleo Kent on Feb. 28, 1931 at Chariton, and to this union three daughters and two sons were born.
Andrew attended Chicquipin and Spring Hill schools. He was baptized into the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1933. He has been a loyal member, and served faithfully in the priesthood office of Elder for many years.
Andrew farmed until 1944, when he and his wife bought the Ottawa Store. In 1947, he was employed by the Chariton Wholesale as a warehouse worker and then as a truck driver, until 1956. Andrew and Cleo operated the Ottawa Café and several cafes in Osceola, then moved to Chariton in 1972.
Andrew leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Cleo; daughter, Marilyn and husband Sonny Slack of Des Moines, daughter, Donna and husband Don Hall of Lucas, son, Alvin and wife Daisy of Independence, Mo., daughter, Charlene and husband Jim Morrison of Lucas, and son, Andy and wife Kay also of Lucas; 23 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Floydie of Lucas; two sisters, Maude Taylor of Chariton and Maymie Roberts of Derby; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John, Amos and Bill; and three sisters, May, Ellen and Laura.
Services were held Wed., Sept 18 at the Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton with Evangelist John W. Blackstock officiating. Burial was in the Chariton Cemetery. Pall bearers were Ellsworth Johnson, Herman Johnson, Wayne Watkins, Joe Smith, Neil Alexander and Trefor Jones.
September 24, 1985
Page 12
Obituaries
Gwinn
Andrew Albert Gwinn, son of Amos Keller Gwinn and Lulu Randolph Gwinn was born Feb. 21, 1909 in Lucas County, and passed away at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on Sept. 15, 1985, at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 25 days.
Andrew was united in marriage to Cleo Kent on Feb. 28, 1931 at Chariton, and to this union three daughters and two sons were born.
Andrew attended Chicquipin and Spring Hill schools. He was baptized into the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1933. He has been a loyal member, and served faithfully in the priesthood office of Elder for many years.
Andrew farmed until 1944, when he and his wife bought the Ottawa Store. In 1947, he was employed by the Chariton Wholesale as a warehouse worker and then as a truck driver, until 1956. Andrew and Cleo operated the Ottawa Café and several cafes in Osceola, then moved to Chariton in 1972.
Andrew leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Cleo; daughter, Marilyn and husband Sonny Slack of Des Moines, daughter, Donna and husband Don Hall of Lucas, son, Alvin and wife Daisy of Independence, Mo., daughter, Charlene and husband Jim Morrison of Lucas, and son, Andy and wife Kay also of Lucas; 23 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Floydie of Lucas; two sisters, Maude Taylor of Chariton and Maymie Roberts of Derby; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John, Amos and Bill; and three sisters, May, Ellen and Laura.
Services were held Wed., Sept 18 at the Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton with Evangelist John W. Blackstock officiating. Burial was in the Chariton Cemetery. Pall bearers were Ellsworth Johnson, Herman Johnson, Wayne Watkins, Joe Smith, Neil Alexander and Trefor Jones.
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