Mr. Charles Lynwood Proctor, Sr.

Charles Lynwood Proctor, Sr. was born on February 10, 1948 in Washington, DC, the second of four children born to Harlan J. Proctor and Edith I. Proctor (both deceased). Lynwood was born and raised in the Fort Stanton section of S.E. Washington, D.C. and educated in both private and public schools of D.C. After school, he entered the work force to start earning a living. During his working days he wore many hats. Lynwood loved working with his hands and built his career as a construction laborer, welder, carpenter, mechanic and any other skills he could master. He worked with Metro and partnered with various contractors until his employment with the Department of Defense from which he retired in 2005. Following his retirement, he continued to work under contract on various home improvement/renovations and wiring/electrical projects. In 1969, Lynwood married Rosalyn Nash and from that union, Charles, Jr. was born. On May 31, 1980, he married the love of his life, Antoinetta L. Sylvie and from this union, Kyle and Nina were born. Together, they enjoyed life and raised their three children. Lynwood was a selfless man with a gentle soul who offered his hands and help to anyone in need, even before tackling his own projects. He instilled those qualities in each of his children. As a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle, he was a loving and dedicated caregiver to his wife since the onset of her illness several years ago. He enjoyed photography, the outdoors; riding motorcycles, driving fast cars, fishing and hunting with his brothers and close friends. They would love to go out on Vernon’s (late) boat and just hang out and wait for the fish to jump into the boat. Hunting was a challenge some days but every once in a while, venison would show up in the fridge. He developed his love for photography during the many outings they took. Soon, Lynwood and his buddies realized that a motorcycle would be much more fun than a car, so they all bought motorcycles. Their “adventure” rides lasted about a year or two before their knees begged to return to the four wheeled vehicles. More than anything, Lynwood loved spending time with his grandkids Shatia, CJ, Kyle Jr. and Khloe. The two younger ones loved keeping him busy and just spending time with him learning something new and exciting every day. Lynwood leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife Antoinetta S. Proctor; his children Charles L. Proctor, Jr. (Yolanda); Kyle A. Proctor and Nina A. Proctor; his brothers, Phillip Proctor (Laurino) and Sterling Proctor; four grandkids, Shatia N. Benedicto, Charles L. Proctor, III, Kyle A. Proctor, Jr. and Khloe B. Proctor; one great grandson, Jaden L. Benedicto; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Charles Lynwood Proctor, Sr.

February 10, 1948 - January 11, 2021