Guy Elton Moffett, Sr.

Guy Elton Moffett, Sr., age 85, of Manor, Texas, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, known for his big heart, generous spirit, and infectious sense of humor.
Born on January 6, 1941, Guy lived a life defined by hard work, faith, and deep love for his family. In his younger years, he was a horse jockey, set bowling pins, and spent the majority of his life ranching and driving trucks, from the age of 14 until just a couple of months shy of turning 80, to faithfully provide for his family. His hands, calloused and worn from a lifetime of labor, were the very definition of “Daddy’s hands”: hands that worked, protected, and loved. He was known and happily adopted as “Grandpa” by EVERYBODY who met him. Guy’s greatest joy came from being PawPaw to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He had a way of making every child feel special, whether by filling their pockets with candy, teaching them to dance, letting them ride tractors and backhoes, or surprising them with a horse, ice cream, attending their sporting events, or small adventures. He was known for his playful jokes, silly songs, and contagious laughter. And if you were standing next to him or in front of him, when a picture was taken, you could count on his fingers finding your ribs at just the right moment. Guy was deeply loved by his family. He was “THE FAVORITE UNCLE” among his nieces and nephews, and he loved them just as much in return. 

The final chapter of Guy’s life can be summed up in five simple truths: 1. He began each day sending individual text messages to those who held a special place in his heart (this took hours). 2. Throughout the week, he invited EVERY person he crossed paths with to join him at church. 3.  He lived each week eagerly awaiting Friday night so he could attend church and play 42 Dominoes with his men’s group. 4.  Every Sunday morning, he bought donuts for the church and went to hear his baby boy preach. 5.  In between all of that, he spent countless hours watching Christian and country music shows on television. Faith was central to Guy’s life. He was a Godly man who wanted his family and friends to know the Lord, and he devoted much of his time to witnessing and sharing the love of Jesus. Even in retirement, he found joy sitting with his wife, prior to her passing, listening to bluegrass Christian music at the loudest possible volume. Guy was fiercely proud of his family. For most of his adult life, he opened his home to people who needed help, sometimes for years at a time. He provided love, support, and stability to friends and family alike. He never met a stranger and always found a way to help those in need. He was a man who made millions of dollars over his lifetime and gave every bit of it away. He gave, and gave, and gave, and gave. 

He is survived by his children, Guy Moffett Jr. (Laura), Debbie Symmes (Walter), Dorinda O’Conner (James), and Garland Moffett (Michelle); his grandchildren, Rachel Rivas, Bradley Moffett (Jana), James O’Conner, Chancey Scales (Briton), Kevin Moffett (Samantha), Miranda Lisman (Bradley), Josh O’Conner (Kaitlyn), Mysten Qualls (Trevor), Bryce Symmes, Craig Symmes, and Texas Sandifer Moffett; along with 17 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, as well as countless extended family members and friends who loved him dearly. 

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joyce Fay Moffett; his parents, Arthur Gilbert Moffett and Margie Mae Moffett; and his siblings: George Dewey Tullas, Gilbert Earl Moffett, Gutherie Washington Moffett, Geraldine Valley Cantwell, Gaylene Fern Campbell, Gwendolyn Arthurlene Penney, Gordon Vernon Moffett, Glenn Arthur Moffett, Gene Ray Moffett, and Garland Lee Moffett. 

Guy Moffett Sr. will be remembered for his hard work, generosity, humor, music, dancing, and most of all, his unwavering love for his wife, family, and Lord. His legacy will live on in the hearts and memories of all who knew him.

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