OBITUARY
Charles Elwin
December 5, 1942 – December 30, 2020
Charles Elwin, age 78, passed away on December 30, 2020.
Charles is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carrie; daughters, Dara, Jessica and Lisa; 3 sons-in-law; and 7 grandchildren.
Charles was born in New York and in 1990 moved to Florida. He married Carrie in 1973 and the couple had three children together. Charles joined the United States Marine Corps in 1960 and served a total of 4 years. He was decorated with the Rifle Sharp Shooters Badge, Browning Automatic Rifle Marksman Badge, National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his time in Vietnam.
Charles was a great family man and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, his motorcycles, kayaking and snorkeling. His family and friends will always remember him as a kind and generous person.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnsouth.com for the Elwin family.
DONATIONS
- Lewy Body Dementia Association
Services
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Visitation
Friday, January 8, 2021
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Funeral Service
Friday, January 8, 2021
Memories
Charles Elwin
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ADD A MEMORYMarco Tulio Collazos
January 8, 2021
From the moment I had the pleasure of meeting Charlie, and by extension the Elwin Family, I always found him a kind man, with whom we shared stories of our personal lives as well as we enjoyed during the different family parties and the performances as grandparents of our grandchildren.
Those we love, don’t go away. They walk beside us everyday unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
George Perez
January 8, 2021
I called you Unc and I Iooked up to the man you were. You helped shape the man I became in so many different ways.
We will say our goodbyes to you today but I will NEVER FORGET who you were to me.
Rest easy Uncle Charlie,
George and family
Beverly Rollason
January 7, 2021
I have known Charlie most of my life. It’s hard to believe Charlie and my sister Carrie married 47 years ago … My where does the time go. Together they had 3 beautiful children (Dara, Jessica and Lisa) and 7 beautiful grandchildren (Ava, Oliver, Blake, Kellan, Mason, Avery and Quinn). Charlie loved his family very much and they all loved him right back. Charlie was a good man who was very hard-working, caring and kind. He was a great husband, father and grandfather. He will be truly missed by all, but we have to try and remember that Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal. May You Rest In Peace Charlie…I will miss you forever!
George Trivino
January 7, 2021
I will always remember Charlie as a beautiful person one is proud to meet and be around, Proud of being a Veteran and a Marine. We may didn’t see each other too many times but the few times we shared family reunions it was just enough to value how a great man Charlie was.
George Trivino
Forest Lawn Funeral Home South
January 7, 2021
Forest Lawn South would like to express our deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time.
We wish you peace to bring comfort, the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens South Staff