Guy Douglas Nell

Guy Douglas Nell was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 7, 1941, he was one of four children born to parents Guy A. and Dorothy Nell. Guy passed peacefully in his sleep on July 9,2026 at the age of 85.

Guy grew up in a military family living in many different places, one being overseas in Germany. The family relocated to Del Rio, Texas where he graduated from Del Rio High School in 1959. Guy then went on to attend Texas Tech where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics in 1964. He became an Actuary and lived and worked in Dallas eventually landing in the Houston area where he started his own company working in this field until late in life. Guy loved traveling with his wife and family, Aruba, Branson, Vegas and Florida being a few of his favorite places. In addition to traveling he and his wife had season tickets to the Texans, Astros, and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for many years. Guy was always up for a great steak, rare of course, or for the weekly tex-mex fare. He was also a “gadget guy” ready for a trip to Best Buy or Sharper Image for the latest new gadget. Guy loved playing games and was competitive, a few favorites being billiards, darts, cards, and dominos. He also loved to dance. Guy greatly enjoyed it when his grandchildren would come for a visit to play pool, basketball, go out on the paddleboat, and always had food to feed the catfish. Guy loved his family immensely, he was always happy and appreciative of any visits or help he was given and made sure to tell you that. Guy will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Guy was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Darlene Henderson; granddaughter, Summer Grant; step-daughter, Brenda Denham; step-son, Michael Grant and beloved wife Bernice Grant Nell.

Guy was survived by son, Guy Robert Nell (Julie); step son, Marc Grant (Sheryl); sister, Allene Ausmus (Paul); brother, Mike Nell (Jan); nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to give special thanks to The Legacy at Long Meadow for the wonderful care given over the past several years.

Please come and join the family of Guy Douglas Nell as we pay tribute to a wonderful and blessed life lived.

Services will be on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.(visitation 9:00a.m.) at Settegast-Kopf Sugar Creek 15015 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, Texas 77478

Those serving as pallbearers are David Nell, Stephen Grant, Zachary Nell, Tyler Grant, Lance Grant, and Cody Bathe.

The interment is to follow, at Morton Cemetery, 900 Morton St., Richmond, Texas 77469