Charles "Chuck" or "Butch" Lay Wynne Jr., born on January 7, 1947, in Kingsport, TN, passed away on December 29, 2024, in Seminole, FL. He was 77 years old. He was the son of the late Charley and Frances Wynne.

Chuck was preceded in death by his beloved sister Myrtle Joyce Arnett and his son Adam Wynne, both of whom held a special place in his heart.

Chuck is survived by his daughters, Lori Wynne, Jessica Waycaster and her husband, Justin; Son, Joshua Wynne, and a host of grandchildren including Jacob Wynne, Morgan Wynne, Matthew Oskin, Haley Oskin, Ellie Waycaster, Levi Waycaster, Hutch Waycaster, Wrenley, and Willow. He was also blessed with great-grandchildren Ollie, Sully, and Alara. His grandchildren brought him immeasurable happiness.

Other important people in Chuck's life included Mark Arnett, Markie Arnett, and Tyler Arnett, Jammie Laughter, as well as his niece Trish Arnett. He had a special relationship with his aunt, Ruth Meade, and his brother-in-law Verlin Ray Arnett.

Chuck's commitment to service was evident in his military career; he was honored to serve in the United States Marine Corps proudly serving in Vietnam. He was also a Purple Heart recipient. Following his military service, he committed himself to public service, retiring from the St. Petersburg Police Department. He later became the owner of Wynne Investigations, Inc. from 1990 until 2020.

In his personal life, Chuck was known for his unwavering support of his grandchildren at their softball, baseball, and football games. Folks enjoyed hearing his stories and sharing his support of his grandchildren at games. You could always find him in the stands with a cigar in his mouth and his wooden stick in hand. He was also a loyal fan of the Florida Gators.

Chuck always remained proud of his children and never missed an opportunity to brag about their accomplishments.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Bay Pines VA Medical Center for the exceptional care and support provided to Chuck.

A Military Honors service will be held Thursday January 23rd, 2025 at 9:00AM located at Bay Pines National Cemetery