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.