Nathan Guess Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2009.

TAZEWELL, Va. — Nathan C. “Red” Guess, Jr., age 81, of Tazewell, Va., died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va. from injuries sustained in an accident. Born October 18, 1927 at O'toole, W.Va., he was a son of the late Nathan C. Guess, Sr. and the late Louise McGhee Guess.Mr. Guess was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II having served as a Seaman First Class on the USS John A. Newcomb in the South Pacific. He received many commendations to include two purple hearts. Nathan was on Iwo Jima during the raising of the American Flag. He was of the Christian faith and was attending Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Pounding Mill, Va. Mr. Guess had worked in the coal mines for the majority of his life, having worked as a Mine Foreman with US Steel at Gary, W.Va. He was a member of the Tazewell Masonic Lodge #62, AF and AM and the Tazewell Order of the Eastern Star #187.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Guess; two children, one son, William E. Guess; one infant daughter; one sister, Marcella Eanes.Survivors include his loving wife of twenty-one years, Rebecca Guess; sisters, Geraldine Lafon of Princeton, W.Va. and two other sisters; one brother, Ed Guess and wife, Barbara of Ohio; several nieces and nephews, other family members and many friends.Funeral services for Nathan C. “Red” Guess, Jr. will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. with the Rev. Robert Buckles and the Rev. J.C. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va. where Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Members of the Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 in Richlands, Va. Pallbearers will be Terry Long, Eric Newberry, Ronnie Childress, Dwayne Hale, Bill Kitts, and Mike Lambert. Lewey Sparks will serve as honorary pallbearer.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2009, where Masonic Rites will be conducted by members of the Tazewell Masonic Lodge #62, AF and AM at 7:30 p.m. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, Va. is serving the family of Mr. Guess and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.

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March 15, 2009

Roger Penland

Uncle Jr and family; we are so sorry to hear of Jr.'s passing and hold dear that Creator will help you all thru this rough time. He will be missed

Nephew Roger Penland and family with Verna (Penland) Franklin and family

February 25, 2009

Sue Guess- Campbell

Becky, I am so sorry about Uncle Jr. I will miss him alot, I know you will to. He always made me laugh and I miss Billy to, we spent so much time together when I visited them... May God Bless you......

February 22, 2009

William Eanes

Rest In Peace Uncle Junior.....you will be missed.

February 21, 2009

Donald&Claudene Bandy

February 20, 2009

Hal Keene

Becky,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Nathan. I hoped to be there for the lodge service tonight and wanted to let you know we're thinking of you.
Hal Keene & Family

February 20, 2009

Jenny (Wilson) Christian

I was so sorry to read about Junior's death. We always called him Junior. He was our neighbor at Pageton, and I was friends with Billy in school. He was always such a friendly person. May God bless your family.

February 20, 2009

Barbara Sims

My thoughts and prayers are with the Guess Family, I remember Jr. when he was married to Mary Penland and his son Billy was good friends with my younger sisters in Pageton, WV. May God be with all of you.

February 20, 2009

Jim Gauden

God bless, uncle junior, I know you will be miss by my mother,your sister ruby gauden. with loving memories.

February 20, 2009

Nick Labroski

We are so sorry for your loss. I havent seen Uncle Junior in many years, but I always thought the world of him. He will be sadly missed. If there is anything you need call me at 304-431-3807

February 20, 2009

Brother Michael Basham, 32nd. Degree

~ Rest Well My Brother And Pass On. ~

February 20, 2009

Sandra Peery

Becky: May God comfort and keep you during this difficult time. With love, prayers, and deepest sympathy.

February 20, 2009

Grace Justice

To a Member of The Greatest Generation a grateful "Thank You, Sir," on behalf of all America for your courageous and honorable service in the defense of our country in Time of War. Veterans of our Armed Forces such as Yourself have preserved and maintained the dignity and freedom of our Nation and have kept our Flag flying high, proud, and free. God bless your dear family and God Bless America. Anchors Aweigh.

February 20, 2009

Curtis & Martha Cruey

We are truly sorry for your loss. May Jesus comfort you in the days ahead. You will be in our prayers.

February 20, 2009

Michael Miano

I am saddened to hear of Red's passing. He was a friend in my early years. He had a great sense of humor and good common sense too. May he rest in Peace.

February 20, 2009

ann peery

Becky you have my deepest sympathy & prayers

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