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Guy Foster Hollifield died at age 59, on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at the Martha Jefferson Hospital.
He lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but died after a brief illness while visiting his mother in Charlottesville.
He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 5, 1951, to Guy Foster Hollifield Sr. and Katherine Elmer Hollifield.
He was raised in Charlottesville, graduating from Lane High School in 1969. After high school, he became an accomplished electrician. He then returned to school, attended the University of Virginia, and received a degree in Electrical Engineering.
After graduation, he moved to Pittsburgh, where he lived until his death. There, he went to work as an electrical engineer for the Paul Wurth Company, a renowned international engineering company, specializing in steel mill production. He loved steel, and he loved Pittsburgh. He was proud to have helped design and build steel mills as one of their field troubleshooters.
He is survived by his loving mother, Kay Hollifield of Charlottesville; his brother, Jamie Hollifield and his wife, Linda, and their daughters, Ellen and Juliet of Dillon, Montana; and his sister-in-law, Karen Hollifield and her son, Andrew Hollifield, of Charlottesville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Foster Hollifield Sr.; and his brother, William Hart Hollifield.
A celebration of Guy's life will take place 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at St Paul's Memorial Church at 1700 University Avenue in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Martha Jefferson Emergency Department, Dr. Litvinas, the hard working and compassionate staff of the Martha Jefferson ICU, and especially Dr.Ansa.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers that you give a remembrance to your favorite charity, or The Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Tom Peterson
March 13, 2011
Dear Kay and Jamie,
I am saddened to hear the news of Guy's passing. I just got word of it from my mother. It has been many years since I have seen or spoken to Guy, William or Jamie and I was also unaware of William's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you both and to your families. God Bless,
Jillayne Hollifield
March 13, 2011
Dear Kay and Jamie,
I was so saddened to read that Guy had died and that William had died, too. I am in the process of moving and have been going over old letters and things. In the process, I came across a letter from William from 1988. I recall that I answered it but never heard from him again. I was in graduate school at the time and simply didn't follow up. But reading the letter prompted me to see if I could find him and when I did, I found this obituary for Guy. I am so sorry to hear this news. Both Guy and William were such fine young men. No doubt they were special as sons and brothers as well. I am so very sorry that you both have had to endure the loss of Guy and William. I will keep you in my prayers. Jill
November 4, 2010
Dear Mrs. Hollifield and family,
I have know all your sons over the years from living in Charlottesville and they are all very, very fine men. Jamie and I were friends in High school. Guy was a little older than me but we became close friends later in my adult life. I also knew William through your son Jamie. I have been gone for many years from Charlottesville so our paths have not crossed. I will surley miss Guy. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers. I am very sorry for you losses.
Jud Harrell
Sora Key
November 3, 2010
Dear family and Guy,
I am sorry to know this late and I am so sorry for the great loss of the family. I met Guy two years ago in Pittsburgh and became a neighborhood friend. Wise and thoughtful, that is him to me. I will always remember the conversations and advices that ultimately had grown me. Please stay proud of him; you deserve the pride.
And Guy, please stay peaceful. I will always miss you although this time I cannot keep the promise to see you again in Pittsburgh next year.
Sora Key
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November 2, 2010
Dear Mom & Jaime,
I am sorry that Ellen, Juliet & I can't be there with you. My fondest memory of Guy is when we came to C'ville in 1998. Ellen was 4 and Juliet was two. Guy built castles with them out of the old stone blocks. He looked at picture books & read stories to them as Juliet sat in his lap and Ellen shyly stood behind the chair. I have pictures of Guy and Juliet taking a snooze on the couch and Juliet has her feet on his belly.
When Ellen was a newborn in 1994, Guy came to MT to visit us. We have a photo of him with little Ellen curled up in one arm and his other arm around the proud daddy, Jaime.
We three girls send our warmest hugs and kisses. Love you always. Linda, Ellen & Juliet Hollifield.
November 2, 2010
Friends,
Thank you for the kind words, Mother and I are deeply touched. Guy would have appreciated all of your comments.Guy will be laid to rest next to my brother William.
Juliet Langman
October 31, 2010
Dear Mrs. Hollified, Jamie and family,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Guy. I knew Guy for a window of time in Pittsburgh, thanks to Jamie's letting us know we both were living there around 1989-1991. Guy was a fine friend and a gentle soul. We enjoyed an occasional meal and chatted about life in Charlottesville. I remember how much he loved steel and working in Pittsburgh, his insights on the technical parts of the steel industry gave me insights into the lives of the steel workers, an area I was studying from a social science perspective.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time,
Eric Andersen
October 31, 2010
I knew Guy back in the 80's via my brother Marc Andersen . We spent some great time together . Speaking of his interest in water , Guy took me to Advance Mills one time where he was involved in installing and maintaining an electric turbine generator in an abandoned mill race . Guy was thrilled that he was getting electricity for free . Always a deeper thinker than the rest of us , Guy had a carefully measured response to any question . Guy will be missed by many . All our thoughts to his family .
Eric Andersen Barboursville , VA
Marcia Sprinkle
October 30, 2010
(My first try hasn't appeared so here is another - hope I don't end up with two entries.)
Guy was one of the nicest, nicest people I've ever known. I met him through my family in 80s. Besides his love of hiking the other thing I remember was his love of water - its power, its action, its beauty. A hurricane was an event for excitement!
Guy was also a very thoughtful and careful thinker - when he spoke about something it was with some depth and thought.
He was a good friend and a terrific person to just hang out with.
We all miss him, mourn his too-early death and send prayers to his family.
Marcia Sprinkle, San Francisco, CA
Marc Andersen
October 29, 2010
I knew Guy from 1980 to 1988 when I lived in Charlottesville Va. During this period we were close friends, first meeting at Piedmont Virginia Community College where we studied together. Guy was an older kind mentor to me and we shared many classes, most notably calculus and chemistry. Guy, most definitely the smarter one, aced all his classes, went on to take the SATs, and then got accepted to UVa engineering school. We kept in touch during this period, meeting (along with Phil Marshall) for weekly hikes on the Virginia part of the Appalachian Trail. I think we almost completed the entire trail in Virginia. As is common in life, I moved away and our paths have not crossed in recent years. Despite this absence I still feel a piece of my past has been lost. Guy was a great guy and liked by all who knew him. I treasure those memories of hikes and all the beers at Random Row. With deepest regrets and sorrow…
Beverly Wirtz
October 29, 2010
I knew Guy when he was in the Engineering School at UVa. Such a wonderful person - a sweet, gentle, soul. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones at this difficult time.
Christopher Schmitt
October 28, 2010
My condolences to Mrs. Hollifield and Jamie. You've suffered yet another heart-breaking loss. My thoughts are with you and all your family. Peace be with you.
Fred Kaspick
October 28, 2010
Guy was my mentor at Piedmont Electric beginning in 1976, my 1st job out of college. I know him to have been a really great guy. I, along with many other friends from that era, will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of his family members.
October 28, 2010
I always found Guy to be a happy and fun loving person in high school. I hope you will find comfort in the memories you hold most dear.
Russ Harlow
Dee Lawrence
October 28, 2010
Guy was a valued member of our band during those high school days. I always appreciated his hard work and being there with and for us. I am sorry for your loss.
Phyllis Poland
October 28, 2010
To Guy's family, I haven't seen Guy since high school, but I do have good memories. I pray for God's peace to be with you at Guy's passing. I see another wonderful classmate has signed the guest register too and I agree with her, when one of the great class of "69" passes at such an early age, our hearts are saddened. God Bless, Phyllis (Haney)
shirley irving
October 28, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your family during this difficult time. I graduated with Guy at Lane High School. It is so sad to see our classmates pass. Your family is in my prayers.
Shirley Marshall Irving
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