LTC Charles Stuart Gwynne Sr.

Born in Cranston, Rhode Island he was the son of the late Arthur W. Gwynne II and Patricia (Gallagher) Gwynne. He was preceded in death by sister Patricia G. Dupont, brother Arthur W. Gwynne III, and sister Susan L. Karpovitz.

He graduated from the Providence Country Day School in 1964 and the United States Military Academy in 1969. Commissioned in the infantry, he served 21 years in the United States Army including the command of a rifle company in Vietnam at 24 years of age and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He received a master’s degree from the University of Maryland in International Relations in 1974. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1990, having attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He then returned to the Providence Country Day School where he taught mathematics and served as the Athletic Director for 15 years until his retirement. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed golf, bowling, and supporting all the Boston professional teams.

Charles’ great pride and joy were his children. He is survived by daughter Jennifer M. Gwynne (Sean), daughter Jamie G. Nostrant (Christopher), and son Charles S. Gwynne Jr. (Kelley). He was a proud grandfather to Jordan, Stratford, Caiden, Charles III, and Henry. And he will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation with family will be held at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home - Lexington Chapel, located at 503 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072, on November 23, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Interment at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, Rhode Island will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.