Go with God Derek Gwinn

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Derek Henry Gwinn (58) of Winter Park, FL, beloved father, son, mentor and friend, died suddenly on April 3, 2019. Born in Spartanburg, SC, the son of William B. and the late Rosalie Gwinn, he moved to Winter Park with the family in 1972. Gwinn was a graduate of Winter Park High School and Georgia Tech playing football at both institutions followed by a two-year stint with the Kansas City Chiefs. Derek loved both his high school and college passionately. He mentored young football players at Winter Park until his death and was inducted into the Winter Park High School Sports Hall of Fame is 2003. He was a member of the Winter Park High School Foundation and Summit Church. He served meals to the homeless at Mt. Zion Church every month. Gwinn had a successful career in sales, including 23 years as Senior Account Executive and Member of the President's Council at Stryker Medical Devices.

 

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What a great life and legacy. He most assuredly is with God that day.

Prayers to friends & family.

 

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I had the fortunate opportunity to work for Derek. He gave me my 1st shot in medical device sales and hired me largely because we were GT football brothers, though we did not know each other personally. He was a legend in the world of medical device sales. I would not have been as successful, if I had not worked for Derek.