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Joel Guy Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Joel M. Guy, age 61, and Lisa M. Guy, age 55, passed away suddenly in Knoxville on November 26, 2016. Joel, an Engineering Designer, and Lisa, a Full Time Mom then an Accounts Payable Administrator, were married for 31 years and true soulmates. They both had a great sense of humor, were loving and kind-hearted, and the most compassionate people. They were the loves of each other's lives. They enjoyed anything that involved being together which included being in nature and on the water. They loved their kids, and adored their grandchildren.
Joel was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jo White and brother Jeff Teague and Lisa by her father, Alvin D. Madere. They are both survived and will be forever missed by daughters, Chandise Fink, Michelle Dennison, and Angela Guy; grandchildren, Preston Dennison, Baylor Dennison, Behn Dennison, Joshua Fink, Andrew Fink, and Ashley Fink; brother, Gary McMurray; sisters, Robin White, and Rene Charles; Lisa's mother, Joyce Madere; brother, Alvin Madere, Jr. and sister, Paula Madere Kinler.
The family will receive friends at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel on Saturday, December 17th from 12-2 pm. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2 pm with Pastor Rocky Ramsey officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in their memory to Young-Williams Animal Shelter. Lisa was an animal lover, and both loved their dog, Jake, as their child. Young-Williams took great care of Jake until a family member could pick him up. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Guy family for the official funeral and memorial service, and invites you to view and sign their guestbook at www.gentrygriffey.com.
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Dawn M GK
April 3, 2025
I am so sorry that this happened to your family... Just know that Joel and Lisa will always be around you. They are with you.
I pray for peace for your family
Dawn in PA
Kelly A Leister
September 8, 2024
May God look over your beautiful daughters and your beloved dog until you all meet again. I hope your family can one day find some piece. I was and am just so heart broken over this tragedy that i know I will carry a spot in my heart forever for this family.
Chris
August 1, 2021
I didn't know any of the family, but I am a Knoxville native and this breaks my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and I hope you've found peace since. God bless all of you.
Andrew Dennis
April 15, 2021
I didn't know any of the family I reside in the United kingdom so this unfortunate sad deaths of Lisa and Joel are also being prayed for overseas god is good god is powerful and your family are being prayed for and in hearts around the world I pray that all of you find some sort of peace and sort of normality as time goes by all my love
Andrew Dennis
Sheffield
United kingdom
N. Robert Willis
January 4, 2021
So sad. Heartbreaking loss. R.I.P. Mike & Lisa.
Elizabeth Lane
October 2, 2020
I pray that your family has some closure now, I pray that your family gets the healing that it needs. God bless everyone of you, I cried today just to hear you guys speak of these wonderful people that you were robbed of. We are from Church Hill so this hit close to home. Again we are praying for healing in this family. Also know you have support from this area, God bless you everyone.
Elizabeth Lane
October 2, 2020
I pray that your family has some closure now, I pray that your family gets the healing that it needs. God bless everyone of you, I cried today just to hear you guys speak of these wonderful people that you were robbed of. We are from Church Hill so this hit close to home. Again we are praying for healing in this family. Also know you have support from this area, God bless you everyone.
September 29, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ani Mali
December 22, 2016
Somebody, please, take good care of Lisa's lovable dog. Dogs make the best children in the world.
Andrea
December 17, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like they were wonderful people. Praying that God provides.
Carol
December 17, 2016
My deepest sympathies go out to all of your family.
Judy Anderson
December 14, 2016
I Didn't know this family, But my heart goes out to the Family, Daughters, And Precious Grand Babies. I will continue to Pray for all of you during this time of sorrow..
Andrew Guedwin
December 13, 2016
R.I.P., May God bless your family with so much love!
Mathew McCarthy
December 12, 2016
I am going to miss that quick, sly humor mate!
R.I.P.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville5301 Fountain Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918
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17
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m.
Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville5301 Fountain Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918
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