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Athos Guillot Obituary
USAF Ret.
Reb Guillot died on May 14, 2020 at 82 years of age after a fierce, brave battle with Parkinson's Disease.
A 1960 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and a two-tour veteran of the Vietnam war, Reb flew fighters throughout his 23-year USAF career. He proudly led as a squadron commander of the 354 TFS at Davis-Monthan AFB and later as director of fighter operations at Headquarters, Allied Air Forces Central Europe after completing NATO Defense College in Rome. Upon retirement from the military, Reb continued to add to national defense at Hughes Aircraft/Raytheon as an engineer.
Reb was a devout Catholic whose faith was central to the way he lived his life. He was charming, devastatingly clever, funny, kind and caring. His proudest accomplishment was his family. He and Susan (nee Kenney) shared a 57 year marriage and four cherished children, Mari Catherine Thompson (Wade); Maj Gen Gregory Guillot (Caroline); Christine Colombino (Carlo) and Special Agent Robert Guillot (Carolyn); ten grandchildren, Patrick (Kristi), Mackenzie, Andrew and Liam Thompson, Elizabeth and Mark Guillot, Anthony and Nicholas Colombino, Catherine and Brendan Guillot and one great-grandchild, Olivia, enriched Reb's life.
Our family is so grateful to everyone at Tucson Place for the loving care given to Reb. Funeral services to be announced after COVID restrictions are lifted. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
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Bobbie Thompson
September 17, 2020
Reb was one of the finest people I've ever met, and I was proud to be his secretary when he commanded the 354th TFTS at Davis- Monthan AFB, AZ. Reb was always there to give an encouraging word. I've always said he was the best looking thing in shoe leather! Movie-star handsome, and a lovely, lovely human being.
Don Stevens
May 28, 2020
Reb was a great friend who embodied our USAFA Class of 1960 motto, Nulli Secundus, perfectly. When Reb and I also attended Arizona State University together in the early 70s, we installed the lawn irrigation system for Resurrection Catholic Church in Tempe. It was clearly by Rebs expertise that the system worked. Reb and Susan were always ready to help anyone in need or just be good friends. I want to offer our sympathy and support to all of Rebs family and loved ones. R.I.P. dear friend.
Bobbie Thompson
May 26, 2020
Reb was not only movie-star-handsome, but one of the best people ever to set foot on the planet. He was a superb leader who led with brilliance, compassion, and skill, all tempered with common sense. I was his secretary while he was commander of the 354th TFS at D-M, and working for him was sheer pleasure. The world was a better place with him here. RIP dear friend.
Lisa Doty
May 24, 2020
I wanted to share my condolences with all of Rebs loved ones. He was one of a kind and I will forever remember of one of my favorite clients. He struggled so much with Parkinsons, but was always able to smile and his wit was always intact. May you each hold your memories close and find comfort in them!
Rachelle Oreshko
May 23, 2020
Reb was the best resident a caregiver could have ever ask for. He always cared about how my kids where and my husband. We bonded day after day over our love for boxers. He will be deeply missed and in my familys hearts forever.
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