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BORN
1955
DIED
2022
John Geuss Obituary
January 25, 1955 - June 29, 2022
Charlotte, North Carolina - John Joseph Geuss, of Charlotte, North Carolina, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at age 67. John is survived by his wife of 37 years Belinda Geuss; sons Andrew Geuss (Sarah) and Adam Geuss (Cara); brothers Richard Geuss (Pam), Adam Geuss (Ros) and Peter Geuss; mother-in-law, Althea Clayton; brother-in-law, George Clayton; sisters-in-law, Lisa Clayton and Laura Griffin (Tom); 7 nieces and nephews and countless friends whom he considered family. John was preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Evelyn Geuss.
John was born on January 25, 1955 in Kingston, New York. After college, John moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where he met the love of his life, Belinda, in 1980. John and Belinda relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1988 and he considered Charlotte his home.
John was an avid reader, film buff and lover of the outdoors. He spent several seasons involved with the Dilworth little league, and was a dedicated member of the Dowd YMCA. He was lovingly referred to as the "Mayor of the Dowd" by his family. John never met a stranger which led to his career in real estate after a successful career in sales. He was a valued team member at The McDevitt Agency and highly respected member of the real estate community in Charlotte. Most of all, John loved spending time with his wife and two sons.
A memorial service for John will be held at 2 PM, July 15, 2022 at Myers Park Baptist, with reception to follow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a contribution be made to YMCA of Greater Charlotte, 400 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
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Jim Acker
June 28, 2025
John and I met in the 80´s playing basketball in Jackson, MS and we became lifelong friends. I miss our talks and visits. Lots of laughs. Hard to believe three years have passed but there´s rarely a day John´s not in my thoughts and prayers. Miss you John!
Jim Acker
June 28, 2023
Belinda, Not a day goes by that I don´t think of John. Teresa and I are so grateful for the time we spent with John and yourself. Please reach out if you feel like doing so as we´d love hear from you.
Darcee
June 28, 2023
Remembering John whizzing down the basketball court to and fro, scoring points, the outbreak of cheers from the bleachers from his classmates. Such a force! Gone way too soon. -Darcee
Brian Kuhn
August 17, 2022
I was in high school with John and thought of him as a very popular, well respected, great athlete but also a really nice and easy going fellow class member. He was kind and decent to all who he crossed paths with. I enjoyed catching up with him on past high school reunions.
John was a person to be looked up to and set a great example for all of us. John I will keep you always in my thoughts and prayers. I ran into Phil Palladino yesterday in Kingston NY when he told me of this sudden passing of dear John and I was very sad to hear the news. I didn't see the notice in our local paper (Kingston Freeman). God Bless you and your Family.
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Michael Weissman
August 10, 2022
I met John in college, at the gym, where else. We soon became friends, then roommates. They were the best of times. He taught me how to cook and we each expanded the others musical library. After school I visited him in Boston, Georgia and then NC. They were always great times with many fond memories. A chance meeting turned into a 50 year friendship, hate to see it end, way too soon. Belinda, you and the boys were blessed, he was special. My condolences and heart go out to the family. A loss for all.
Laurie (Short) Letersky
July 27, 2022
Taken too soon from this earth. John was one of the good guys. Sorry for your loss Belinda; truly. Will miss you cousin John, forever....Laurie
Sharon Clark (Sha'sha')
July 19, 2022
Whenever I saw John or Belinda they where always together. A picture of happiness and love, smiles and fun. Belinda and family, I hope some comfort will come from knowing that John will allways be with you, smiling and watching over you. Sending LOVE and PRAYING for you all. xoxoxox
Darcee (DuBois) Vorndran
July 16, 2022
It is truly something, when one looks back 50+ years and can only recall positive memories of someone that they only knew briefly in their youth. Kind, athletic and popular with his peers - that was John. My condolences to the Geuss family, esp. George and Joey.
Vicki Tiller
July 14, 2022
May God bless you and your boys at this time! Many prayers of healing and comfort for you all.
Donna M Bise
July 13, 2022
Our families crossed paths in Dilworth Little League, and later with John in the real estate world. Belinda, Adam and Andrew, hold tight to each other in this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Franklin Guadalupe
July 12, 2022
Mi dear friend I will miss you,rest in peace.
Michael Hargrove
July 10, 2022
So sorry to hear of John´s passing. He was a great guy.
Bob and Debra Decot
July 10, 2022
Debra and I were shocked and saddened when we received the news.
John was indeed one of a kind. The effort and care he showed us, our daughter, and our son through the sales and purchases of various homes was a testament to what a great guy he was.
But even that paled in comparison to the type of friend he was. A happy guy who loved life, he'll be missed by us and everyone whose life he touched. We're better for having known him.....
Randy and Jo-Ann Geuss
July 10, 2022
Like a brother you will always be.
Our sincere love and condolences to the family
Tim Mahoney
July 10, 2022
John called me out of the blue not so long ago to work out some memories about HS. So John like. Picking up where we had left off when we last spoke. Funny, open, inquiring, laughing and sharing new information about times and friends from the past. We didn´t get to know each other til HS BUT John quickly became a good friend. He loved having friends around. He had a little Fiat and always drove us around. He was so adventurous. Always exploring - the outdoors, the Cities, music, films, food, cheap beer and wine, fashion; loved working out; loved competing at sports and making friends of competitors. The Y has been a part of his life for over 50 years. We looked up to John, and in many ways he set the example for us for open and inclusive friendship and thought, for which I will forever be grateful.
I am so sad to learn of his passing. My memories of John are so vivid that I yearn to remember more to bring a smile and wish there were many more to create and cherish.
I am sure that the loss of his presence to family, friends and community is immense.
Rest and workout In Peace my friend. I´ll always remember that big toothy grin.
ZF
July 9, 2022
Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you all during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:2-4)
Michael Tucker
July 8, 2022
John and I attended grammar school and high school together in Kingston NY and we're good friends during those days and I am saddened to learn of his passing. May he Rest in Peace!
Catherine Frye
July 7, 2022
Thinking and praying for you all with the loss of John.
John Militano
July 7, 2022
I am so sorry to have heard this news. My first meeting John was in Seattle WA at a Diadora Sales Meeting. I was 24 years old. Truly always fun to be around and one of the kindest individuals I have ever met!
Jay and Liz Piccola
July 7, 2022
We haven´t seen John in many years but he is remembered as a great business friend and wonderful human being. We are so sorry for your loss. God bless him and his wife and sons.
Bob and Kathy Phelps
July 6, 2022
So sorry to hear this today Belinda. Prayers and thoughts for you and your family.
Marion Bruner
July 6, 2022
Our deepest condolences to you all.
Sharon Millard
July 6, 2022
I am so sorry to see this! , I am so shocked, I use to cut his hair at Brewington Barber Shop. He was such a bubbly man , we just never know. My prayers are with your family as you go through this difficult time.
Marcia Hoeman
July 5, 2022
Belinda, My heart goes out to you and all of your family. John was a great friend to me and I certainly enjoyed our many Sunday walks to Freedom Park. May you find peace.
Jeannine Mayer
July 5, 2022
Please accept my sincere condolences to everyone
MaryAnn (Murf) Miller-Tucker
July 5, 2022
Many fond memories of John starting in elementary school through High School.
My deepest sympathy to Belinda and his family
Wendy
July 5, 2022
I love you Uncle John, my Godfather
Jeannine Mayer
July 5, 2022
My deepest condolences to all the family
Jim Acker
July 5, 2022
John was a true friend that I will sadly miss. We had many terrific memories over the years and John will always be in my heart. My deepest sympathies to Belinda and to the entire family. May he Rest In Peace.
Gene Johnson
July 4, 2022
I am a friend of John´s from the Dowd and am so saddened to hear of his death. We will all miss his smile and always good cheer. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Pat McCoy and Cindy Adcock
July 4, 2022
We're so sorry to learn of John's passing. He was our agent in 2014 when we bought a new home. We had a lot of fun working with him. His good humor, our enjoyable conversations about any and everything, and his willingness to go above and beyond to help us get what we wanted was much appreciated. Like a lot of clients, we wanted more than we could afford, but he was unfailingly cheery and supportive throughout the process.
We've enjoyed keeping in touch with him over the years since then. Wish we could attend the service, which is at our church. Have to be on the road Friday for a family wedding, and will be thinking about all of you who are feeling his loss. We have many fond memories of him ourselves.
Tyler & Jackie Nechanicky
July 4, 2022
In memory of John G. We will always love and miss him.
Brant Hart
July 4, 2022
Andrew, so sorry to hear about your daddy. My deepest sympathy goes out you and your family.
Brant Hart
Sarah's Uncle.
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