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DON GUESS Obituary

Don Guess went home to be with Jesus on September 4, 2015. He was a deacon at Cherry Road Baptist Church, a retired Memphis Fire Fighter where he was also known as Baby Huey. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years Margaret (White) Guess, son Donnie, daughter Carol Ann, grandchildren Connor and Callie Dawkins and Dylan Guess. He will be missed by his sister Margaret, brothers Joe and Robert, countless cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. The Memorial and Celebration Service will be on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Cherry Road Baptist Church. The visitation will be at 10 a.m. Following the service will be a pot luck lunch and fellowship at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials sent in his honor to Cherry Road Baptist Church, 1421 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117.

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Published by The Commercial Appeal from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for DON GUESS

20 Entries

Clay

August 30, 2024

Great fireman, father and friend.
Irreplaceable!

Cindy Cotten-Crim

September 10, 2015

May comfort and peace be with the Guess family at this time of sorrow.

Earnestine Rosser The Diabetes Store

September 10, 2015

My Prayers to the entire family, May The Lord Bless you and keep you..We lost a great person, but heaven got an Angel...

Robin & Steve Williamson

September 9, 2015

Donnie, Carol, and Margaret,
It has been many years since we last saw Big Don (and his overalls) but we have many fond memories nonetheless. He will be greatly missed! Sorry we can't be there to share in the memorial service, but know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you guys and will be there in spirit.

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Dr. John Mcclain's office

September 8, 2015

So sorry for your loss our thought and prayers are with your whole family

Gary-Susan & Family Woodward

September 8, 2015

Our thoughts are with you all

Jud Rodgers

September 7, 2015

Please accept our condolences for your loss. My father has always spoken of many great times Don and he shared together.
Jud and Tommie Rodgers

Clay Cox

September 6, 2015

Mrs. Guess, Carol and Donnie,
Though it has been many years since I have had the pleasure to see and speak with you, please allow me to send my deepest sympathy to all of you. Mr. Guess was a fabulous father, husband and role model to so many of us who were touch by the love and friendship that was always offered while at your home on Capen. I can only imagine the enormous void that will now exist in some many people's lives. Don's warm smile and genuine generosity will never be duplicated. I am sincere when I say he was a great mentor to me and I am blessed to have known him.

September 6, 2015

I am so sorry for the Guess Family's great loss. I remember Mr. and Mrs. Guess so fondly at every Briarcrest Band event there was. They never missed any event. I'm sure Mr. Don will continue to not miss anything watching from heaven. Love to Donnie and all his family!! Mariann Tait Barksdale.

Ben & Eloise Barth

September 6, 2015

Good neighbors for years, Don will be sorely missed. Praying for peace and comfort for the family and friends.

Phil Cook

September 6, 2015

So sorry to hear of Don's death. Worked with him for many yrs. on the fire dept. Great guy.

September 6, 2015

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of the saints.

"Life is short, this thought too. Things don't matter, but footprints do. To die is gain, life's quickly o'er. Eternity waits my spirit soars.

May the marks we leave lead somewhere and those we love know of our care. They'll serve below and I'll serve above until we meet the One who left us a trail for our feet."

Dianne Stovall

September 6, 2015

Mr. Don was a true friend to my mom and dad. He will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

BJ Middleton

September 6, 2015

May our lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Cheryl and BJ Middleton

This is how we will remember my dad. A strong, powerful, larger than life person who just wanted people to be happy.

Don Guess

September 6, 2015

Melinda Barnett

September 6, 2015

You are all in our prayers for comfort and peace. May the Lord be close as you celebrate his life and face the days ahead.
Randy and Melinda Barnett

Linda Carrette

September 5, 2015

Margaret, you and Don were always so special to me, welcoming me into your home and including me as if one of your very own. I have such happy memories of times spent with you, Carol and Donnie, and will have those memories with me forever. Mr. Don, and you, will always have a place in my heart. Rest in peace, Don, always loved, never forgotten ...

Nancy Bryant

September 5, 2015

Margaret,we all are hurting from the loss of your Don. You are covered with ALL my love & support.

Judy Guess-Carter

September 5, 2015

Aunt Margaret & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Don has always been one of my favorite uncles. His sense of humor was contagious. Thank you for sharing him throughout the years. We love you.

Arlene (Davis) Pulner

September 5, 2015

Margaret and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, but know that your faith and love of Don will sustain you during this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I always think back to Buntyn Street Baptist Church back in the late 50's, early 60's when you and Don were the "older" teen group but always included us "younger" ones in the after church activities and at Mama Guess's house. Thank you for those memories.

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