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Robert GUYTON Obituary

GUYTON, Robert Edward (Bob) of Tampa passed away at 84 on April 23, 2014. He was born in Miami, FL to J. Avery and Alice Coffee as the youngest of five children. Bob graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and University of Florida as a member of Pi Kappa Phi. Married in 1961 to Elizabeth Pool (Betty Ann), they had two children. Serving in the Panama Canal during the Korean War, Bob earned the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medals. After college, he joined his brother John at Central Oil Company founded by their father, where Bob became President. After retiring, he founded and managed the Guyton Group. Tennis and boating were a lifelong passion. Bob was devoted to the community: serving as member of Ybor City Rotary (President 1966-1967); Boy Scout Leader; Boy Scout Gulf Ridge Council member; and Florida YPO member/ Conf. Chair. He coached girls softball at Tampa Bay Little League, helping win the Florida District 6 Title repeatedly and becoming World Series Champions. Bob is survived by his children, Robert Jr. (Sherry) and Ginny Collier (Chase); grandchildren, Robert III and Avery. The family is grateful to Hudson Manor and LifePath Hospice as well as Abbey Affordable Cremation. A memorial service will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church at 902 S. Orleans Ave on Sat., May 3 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. John's Church and School.

Published by TBO.com on May 1, 2014.
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"Uncle" Bob, you will be missed. We so enjoyed having you as a neighbor on DI. I'll never forget the day Conner went missing only to find him hanging out next door with you. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Laura, Jamie and Conner

Laura Bruce

May 26, 2014

Bob was always so warm and friendly at Rotary, he will truly be missed.

Vickie Helbing

May 3, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you & your family in my prayers during this difficult time.

Gloria Gladieux

May 2, 2014

I knew Bob for many years prior to Rotary because he was very active and owned some businesses in Ybor City. He was always a gentleman and a very colorful character. I was delighted when I joined Rotary that he was a member too. My condolences to all his family. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Mary Alvarez

May 2, 2014

Our thoughts are prayers are with his family.

Joe and Anne Garcia

May 2, 2014

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.

Luis Menendez

May 2, 2014

Bob, I will miss not seeing you in the table next to me at Rotary. We always had something to talk about. Rest in peace my friend.

Rafael Martinez-Ybor

May 1, 2014

May God bless you and your family and all that knew him in this time of sorrow. - He was one of our fellow Rotarian that was a true gift to The Ybor club.

Andrea White

May 1, 2014

Every Wednesday for the past 13 years I had the honor of eating lunch with Bob at our Rotary club table. He is the one who inspired me to become Club President, something I would not have even considered if not for his motivation. He was a good friend, and he will be dearly missed.

Lisa Semeyn

May 1, 2014

I knew Mr. Guyton for many years, and formed a great friendship in the last five years. Bob you will be missed.

Joseph Citro

May 1, 2014

Jack Lamb

May 1, 2014

We all loved Bob at Rotary. He was indeed a kind, sweet man.

Kris DiGiovanni

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May 1, 2014

I and may others are grieving for a sweet man who was both a good man and good Rotarian to the core. Many people loved him.

Barbara Guyton

May 1, 2014

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