John F. Guy Jr.

John F. Guy, Jr., age 88, of Clover, SC, passed away December 30, 2022 after a few years of declining health. Born in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late John F. Guy, Sr. and Mary (Menger) Guy.

He is survived by his wife, Thelda “Babe” R. Guy and together they celebrated 68 years of marriage on December 19, 2022. He is also survived by his daughters, Lynn G. Russell (Gil) and Vickie G. Hudson (Keith); grandchildren, Bryan Hudson (Joyce), Jennifer Warren (Jason), Brandon Hudson (Misty) and Megan Ritchie (Chad). John was blessed with 10 great-grandchildren: Kyndall Allen, Abigail Warren, Maya Hudson, Gracyn Allen, Stryker Warren, Kip Hudson, Dottie Hudson, Cooper Ritchie, Cora Ritchie and Cayman Warren. In addition, John is survived by his brothers, Jack M. Guy and David Guy (Marla).

He was preceded in death by his brother, George F. Guy and sister-in-law, Linda E. Guy.

A graduate of West Mecklenburg High School, John joined the North Carolina Air National Guard where he worked as a weekend warrior for a few months and then joined the guard as a full-time technician. He proudly served in the Air National Guard for over 40 years.

John grew up attending Mulberry Presbyterian Church. After moving to Lake Wylie, SC, John and Thelda started traveling the country and attended many churches of different faiths. He was an elder, deacon and sang in the church choir.

John started taking his family camping when they were young, from tent to Air Stream camping. He was an active member in the Piedmont NC Airstream Club where he led numerous caravans to Alaska for three years. John traveled all over the United States with the Air Stream Club.

Thelda and John were snowbirds in Melbourne, FL, living in Land Yacht Harbor Airstream Park, where he was President and on the church board.

John and Thelda were avid Western Square Dancers and members of the Y-Thunderbirds of Charlotte.

Many know John for his love of trains, Santa Clauses and his Dickens Village. He never met a stranger. He loved to tell stories about when he was young and in the military along with having family and friends visit the lake for cookouts. His favorite question for everyone, even to the very end was “So where are you from?”

While all of us will miss him dearly, we are sure he is talking everyone’s ears off in Heaven. We all love you – John, Dad, Granddaddy and friend.

Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC. Visitation 12 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, P.O. Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731 or Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306. Fond memories may be shared at www.forestlawnwest.com.