Graveside service for MAJ (Retired) Walter C. Gwin will be at 1:00 pm Friday, March 15, 2019 in Post Cemetery, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

MAJ (Retired) Walter C. Gwin, 89, Lawton passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at his residence in Lawton. Walter was born December 12, 1929 in Tampa, Florida to George Henry and Valera (Riddle) Gwin. He married Helen Davis in 1952 in Dade County, Florida. On September 15, 1952 Walter enlisted in the United States Army in Miami, Florida. He served in the United States Army for twenty years serving in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. While in the military he earned the following awards: the Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and two Overseas Service Bars. Walter retired on November 1, 1972. Following Walter's service to his country he married Judith "Judy" Shelby on November 2, 1973. Judy passed away on March 29, 1984.

Walter was a loving family man who was very dedicated to his community and service oriented. He was a 32 ^nd Degree Mason and a member of Mt. Scott Masonic Lodge 540, past president of the LaSill Optimist Club, and past commander of American Legion Post 193. If you needed help with something Walter was also very quick to volunteer and he would volunteer for anything. He gave blood often and knew the importance of simply giving and giving back to his community. It was at these events that Walter enjoyed socializing with others. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles with friends and reading.

Walter is survived by his three daughters, Susan Gwin of San Antonio, Texas, Kathy Gwin of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Gail Little and husband James of Flower Mound, Texas, two step-sons, Stuart Sheppard and wife Pam, and Scott Sheppard, nine grandchildren, Tabitha Stout and husband David, Mikel Keeler and husband Joel, Shanna Jones, Jimmy Little and wife Brittany, Bobby Little and wife Jennifer, Meghan Phillips and husband Wesley, Brandon Sheppard, Lindsay Sheppard, and Callie Sheppard, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and his first wife Helen (Davis) Madden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Judith, one sister and five brothers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the military veteran's charity of your choice or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215 or by going to www.diabetes.org .