Jake L Guyton Jr was born in Robstown, TX to Jake L Guyton Sr and Christine Oliver-Guyton. He is the oldest of all the siblings. He confessed Christ at a young age. After high school he joined the Army then later attended Masonary trade school where he went into construction until he retired. He met his wife, Minnie Lee Guyton while in the military and they married in 1956. They had 10 kids. He was member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL and was also a Mason. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, building, repairing and most importantly taking care of and loving his family.
He is proceeded in death by his wife Minnie Lee Guyton, 3 kids, 1 grandchild, 3 great grandkids and a host of siblings.
He is survived in death by his brother Floyd C. Guyton of Corpus Christie, TX, sisters: Mary E Guyton and Linda K Wilson of Kingsville, TX; 7 kids all from Birmingham, AL: Sylvia Harris-Hill (Felt), Carolyn Guyton, Shirley L. Guyton, Jake L. Guyton III (Vanessa), Virginia L Guyton-Roseman(Garfield), Valeria L Hicks (Dave), Pamela L Guyton and a host of grandkids, great-grandkids, nieces, nephews and relatives.