Guy Joseph Walding

Described by those that loved him as "that guy Guy", he was treasured for his big unique laugh, sharp wit and sense of humor. He was an avid sports fan, swing dancer extraordinaire, and an exceptional baker. Guy was a loyal friend, a steadfast and loving husband and a great dog-Dad to the many Shelties and others adopted and loved through the years.

Guy had a long career in telecommunications billing, 25 of those years with AT&T and Lucent Technologies, where he made many friends, staying in contact with them until days before he passed away.

Guy loved to travel and enjoyed experiencing Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the Pacific coast, Yellowstone in winter, Jackson Hole and Telluride skiing, Seattle, New York, Italy and more- with his most recent adventure the exploration of the interior and coast of Alaska. There were lots of small trips in between, and not to be forgotten, are his lifelong trips to Destin and Jetty East, the place of his heart.

He took up motorcycling in 2008 as a practical answer to very high gas prices. He simply fell in love with the ride and eight bikes later landed on his beloved big blue Harley Davidson. He spent many hours in the mountains riding the curves, the Tail of the Dragon, commuting to work and just running errands in the fresh air on two wheels.

Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Louise Walding and Joseph Donald Walding and is survived by his wife of 34 years, Susan; sister Gayle (Fletcher); and his three nephews, Charlie (Olivia), Grason (Grace), and Wesley Shackelford.

The family will begin receiving friends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 12:30pm at H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel; the funeral service is at 1pm with a reception immediately after the service. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to:

Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA

winshipcancer.emory.edu

Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church

801 Airport Rd., Destin FL 32541

safeharborPCADestin.org