Jody Scott Gwinn

Jody Scott Gwinn, age 56, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 1, 1969, in New Castle, a son of the late Vernon T. Gwinn and Phyllis Ann (Griffin) Gwinn.

Jody was a 1989 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He had been employed by Delaware Tool & Die in Muncie, where he worked as a tool and die maker and CNC machine operator. Jody truly loved his job and took great pride in his work.

Family meant everything to Jody. He never missed a family gathering and had a heart of gold. He especially loved helping and caring for his parents. Jody had a strong interest in engineering and science and was a great conversationalist who enjoyed talking with people, even discussing a good conspiracy theory. He also enjoyed working on his car and helping others fix theirs. Jody was truly a man of many trades, and if something couldn’t be fixed, he would always find a way.

In his younger years, Jody enjoyed riding his bicycle and performing tricks.

He is survived by his loving mother, Phyllis Ann Gwinn of New Castle; son, Zach Gwinn of Ohio; siblings, Timothy Lee (Billie) Gwinn of New Castle, Rick Allen (Marjorie) Gwinn of Palos Verdes Estates, California and Rebecca Lynn Fitzgerald of Greenfield; along with several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon T. Gwinn.

Services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Jimmy Southerland officiating. Burial will follow in Batson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of service on Saturday. You may express condolences or share memories of Jody at www.hinsey-brown.com.