Michael J. McGuire

Michael Jonny McGuire (aka Big Moose) age 72 of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at his home. Mike was born in Hamilton, Ohio and the first son of his beloved parents the late Albert and Ruth (Allen) McGuire. Mike has two sons, Christopher McGuire of Minnesota and Brian McGuire of Hamilton, Ohio. Mike was preceded in death by his son's mother, and first wife, Glenda McGuire (Helton). Mike was remarried to Helen McGuire (Marcum) and step-children, Nicky and Clark Marcum. Mike was so very proud of his three brothers; Todd McGuire (Brenda McGuire), Ted McGuire (Jamie McGuire) the late Timothy McGuire. He so loved his many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Michael attended the University of Cincinnati and Miami University and received his B.S. in T.V. Broadcasting. Mike started his career working as a camera man, record production specialist, T.V. studio technician and hosted several T.V. talk shows including the Hamilton High School T.V. broadcasting class (cable 11, the "Mike McGuire Show"). Mike taught this class for 9 years and was so very proud of his student's accomplishments. While Mike attended Miami University he also trained and received his small plane pilot license. Mike's first love was music. He and his wife, Glenda and group member at the time (The Three of Us) entertained many audiences all over the United States. Mike played the Hammond B-3 organ and was known as a masterful musician/ entertainer and talented singer. Mike started his music career locally playing with his first band (The Crickets). After the Crickets, Mike was a vital musician in other bands including; The Operation, Blue Eyed Soul, Big In Iowa and Living Large (Blues). He supported many other musicians and groups throughout his musical career. Later in his career, after teaching, Mike worked as a Real Estate Agent for Re/Max 100 Realty and retired after a full, meaningful, and "colorful" life. Mike was an avid outdoor enthusiast. His passion for the outdoors began as a long childhood member of the Boy Scouts of America (Fort Hamilton district) where he received his rant of "Life Scout". Mike loved to fish, hunt and enjoy the family cottages on Lake Cumberland. His outdoor passion was to take north woods boundary water wilderness canoe trips to Ely Minnesota with special people (and dogs he loved). Mike was a member of the Middletown 501 Moose, NRA, Westwood Presbyterian Church and Collinsville Presbyterian Church. Michael's gathering for family and friends will be held June 11, 2019 (Tuesday) at Webb-Noonan-Kidd Funeral Home, 240 Ross Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the Memorial Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Rodney Roe officiating. In Lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made in Mike's memory to the Boy Scouts of America (Fort Hamilton District of the Dan Beard Counsel) or Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness. Condolences may be made for Mike and the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com