Karl Sheldon Gwyn

“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Karl Sheldon Gwyn, the youngest son of the late Noble Gwyn, Jr., and Mary Aiken Gwyn, was born January 10, 1963 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia.

Karl received his education in Savannah Chatham County Public School System, graduating June 1981 from Sophronia Tompkins High School.

Karl joined St. James Baptist Church at an early age. Later moving his membership to Mt. Camel Baptist Church. In later years he joined the family of Greater Pentecostal Temple where he was ordained a deacon. He maintained this fellowship until he was called home.

Karl was self-employed as a mechanic for many years. He was a former employee of Gulfstream Aerospace and Sunbelt Rental.

On Monday evening, May 18, 2026, Karl transitioned into eternal rest.

Preceding him in death was Mr. Noble Gwyn, Jr. (Father), Mrs. Mary Aiken Gwyn (Mother), Jeffrey Ivan Gwyn, Sr. (Brother), Jawanzaa V. Gwyn (Nephew), Jeffrey I. Gwyn, Jr. (Nephew), and Benjamin A. Gwyn (Nephew).

He leaves to mourn his passing his sister, Barbara A. Gwyn; his brothers, Donald W. Gwyn (Vanessa); Virgil A. Gwyn; three nephews, MSgt Clinton Gwyn; K. Rashawn Gwyn (Jacksonville, Fl); and Davon Gwyn (Palm Coast, FL); nieces, Keisha G. Timbers (Kennesaw, GA), Kyla D. Gwyn (Macon, GA), and Khaleah Gwyn (Jacksonville, FL); Auntie, Mrs. Katherine (Naamon) Owens (Denver, Colorado); Uncle Benjamin (Gerthrin) Gwyn (Henderson, NV); five grandnephews; five grandnieces; as well as a host of cousins and friends.

The family will be receiving friends 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center, 1328 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, Georgia 31405.

A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be held at Magnolia Memorial Gardens, 5532 Silk Hope Road, Savannah, Georgia 31405.

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