He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. He is preceded in death by parents Glen T. and Mary Ruth Guinn, parents-in-law Hubert and Nannie McMurry. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara J. Guinn; daughters Donna Archer and husband Monte, and Ruth Ann Guinn; grandsons Jason and Garrett Gardner; great-grandson Ryan Gardner; brothers Randy Guinn and wife Marie, Fred Guinn and wife Barbara, sister-in-law Pricilla Guinn, several aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his companions and guardians Miss Kitty and Prissy.
Jerry was of the Christian faith and attended Blountville Christian Church, he thought of them as a second family.
He enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with his family. He had a lifelong passion for automobiles. He loved NASCAR racing and was employed with Morgan/McClure racing for 21 years as their Gear Man. He loved restoring cars and restored several models. He loved deep sea fishing, enjoyed family trips to the ocean, gardening, playing his guitar, and working with his strawberry plants and peach trees. He loved the outdoors and was an avid birdwatcher and feeder. He was everyone’s go to person for advice on just about anything. He will sadly be missed by all, but we shall be comforted by his faith in Christ our Lord.
The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during his courageous battle against cancer. Special thanks to friend and Hot Rod Buddy Ralph Ceraso and to the hospice staff for all they’ve done for him and the family.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Blountville Christian Church, 1680 Blountville Blvd., Blountville, TN 37617. A celebration of life will follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor Dwight Schaffer and Pastor Tom Peters officiating. Jerry will be laid to rest Saturday April 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the Garden of the Well at East Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blountville Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 528, Blountville, TN 37617. Online condolences may be made to the Guinn family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Guinn family.
