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Wayne McGuire Obituary
G. Wayne McGuire, 75, of Danville, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 19, 2020 after an unexpected, massive heart attack. He was born on November 27, 1944 in Danville, Va. to the late Gollard and Virgie McGuire. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred "Millie" Dunford McGuire and sisters, Rosa May McGuire and Hilda McGuire Bivens.
Loving father of Kim Demont of Danville, Va., Jon (Denise) McGuire of Boones Mill, Va., Greg (Valerie) McGuire of Bluffton, S.C., and Ketura (Antuan) Cohen of Maple Valley, Wash. Proud grandfather to Scott McGuire, Chase McGuire, Kailx McGuire, Grace McGuire, and Blake Cohen. Loving brother to Bobby McGuire, David (Pam) McGuire, Darlene (Danny) Worley, Danny McGuire, and Donna (Dickie) Carter, all of Danville. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Wayne attended George Washington High School. His life's work took him from jobs at Pet Dairy to owning his own laundromat and dry cleaner to working at Swedwood (IKEA) manufacturing and many others inbetween. Even in retirement he spent time delivering vehicles for local dealerships. As an avid sports fan he played baseball in school, played soccer as an adult and enjoyed golf with friends and family. His love for youth sports led him to coaching in little league, soccer, and high school baseball. A close second to his obsession with sports was his love for the outdoors. If it wasn't fishing season, it was hunting season. That's just the way he looked at the calendar. Shockingly enough, the Saturday before he passed, he harvested a beautiful 9-point whitetail deer and drug it out of the woods on his own.
Wayne was a hugger (COVID or not!). It was not optional. It was the only way he knew how to be. Ask anyone - he always approached with a smile, arms wide open, and a boisterous laugh; and sent them away, always, with an amen. His warm heart and gentle soul were never more on display than during Millie's long battle with ovarian cancer. Wayne was the rock by her side and lovingly cared for her throughout her illness. To many, he was the kindest man they had ever known. To those closest to him he was just "Mac."
Wayne was a man of faith and was blessed with a wonderful church family at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church on N Main St, Danville, Va.
Visitation will be on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Norris Funeral Home, Franklin Turnpike, from 2 until 3 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Highland Burial Park in Danville. Pastor Myron Bruce will be officiating. Other times the family will be at his residence.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to God's Pit Crew Inc., 2499 N Main St, Danville, VA 24540, (434) 836-4472.
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Stephen Lewis
November 15, 2021
We miss both Mildred and him immensely, speak of Wayne often and his outdoors things he loved. We really miss our neighbor
Dickie Reavis
November 22, 2020
A true gentleman and a kind soul to everyone he met.
Sarah Crumpton
November 21, 2020
My prayers to the family. Wayne was so special to so many. I was a recipient of the hugs and a kiss on the cheek. I will miss him.
Lloyd and Ronnie Stanton
November 21, 2020
We will miss Wayne, used to see him at most all G.W. football and Basketball games.
Steve & Marian Lewis
November 21, 2020
He was a wonderful and friendly neighbor. You could see his heart was heavy with pain with the loss of Mildred. We could see him heading out early morning with his bicycle to do his morning rides when weather permitted. He will definitely be missed by many people other than his neighbors.
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