Dwight Robert Garwood, 70, of Mansfield passed away early Friday morning, June 2, 2017, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital.
He was born Feb. 22, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Dwight Edison and Pat (Stell) Garwood.
Very family oriented, he was the oldest of seven children. This devotion to family carried through his entire life and Dwight made sure to check in on his entire family regularly. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought a special joy to his life and he relished the time spent with them. His canine family, especially Molly, held a special place in his heart.
Dwight was a graduate of Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois, and enlisted in the US Army shortly thereafter. He was a maintenance mechanic for numerous companies until his retirement.
He had lived in Florida for 30 years and made many friends there. Dwight married his wife, Brenda Prosser, on Aug. 30, 1992, and they shared a life filled with love, laughter, respect and adventure.
Dwight is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Brenda Garwood; son, Aaron (Angie) Majors, of Plant City, Florida; two grandchildren, Brittany Battson and Josh (Tabbi) Majors, both of Plant City, Florida; four great-grandchildren in Plant City, Florida: four siblings, Cyndy Garwood, Stephen Christopher (Patsy) Garwood, Kimberly (John) Freeborn and Peter (Cara) Garwood; and many special nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Dorothy (Paul) Vaughn; and brother-in-law, David (Leslie) Prosser.
In addition to his parents, Dwight Garwood and Pat Eagleton, he is preceded in death by two siblings, Kathleen Garwood Lambeth and Michael Kai Garwood; and nephew, Jason Garwood.
The family wants to express a special thank you to Dr. Denton, Dr. Heins, Dr. Kahn, all the physicians at the Veterans Administration Mansfield Clinic, the staff of Arbors at Mifflin, and all the doctors and nurses at OhioHealth Mansfield for the wonderful care given to Dwight. It was a comfort to the family to know he so well cared for during his time of need.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date with his brother-in-law, Rev. David Prosser officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the VA Outpatient Clinic, 1025 Trimble Rd., Mansfield, Ohio 44906.
The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is privileged to serve the family.
Words of comfort may be expressed at www.wappner.com.
