Charles Kenneth Gawith, 83, of Abilene, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 16th, 2021.

Charles was born in Culver, Kansas on April 15, 1938, a son of the late Madeline (Newman) King and Floyd Gawith.

Charles served in the United States Army National Guard for 7 years.

Survivors include his daughter, Toni Williams (Danny), of Galva, Kansas; two sons, Ken Gawith, of Lindsborg, Kansas, Raymond Gawith, of Abilene, Kansas; 9 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Gawith; brothers, Bobby Dale Gawith, and Joe Gawith.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, November 5th at Emmanuel Foursquare Church, 1325 E Cloud St., Salina, Kansas.

A private family graveside will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Enterprise, Kansas.

Donations may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.