John Guess Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gwen Guess; sister, Peggye (Bob)Lassiter of Lorton, Virginia; son, Kelly (Sarah) Guess; daughter, Traci (Jessie) O'Kelley; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Crieve Hall Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers family asked that donations be made to Inner City Ministry or The Room in the Inn.
Service will be held at the chapel at Crieve Hall Church of Christ on Friday, January 2, 2026. Visitation with family will be from 1:00 – 2:00 PM and the service will be at 2:00 PM.
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Debbie Oaks
January 2, 2026
I am so sorry to see this tonight! Apparently it was posted today and the funeral was today. He was such an important person to me!! He helped me and encouraged me when I was a substitute teacher to finish my degree and become a teacher. He in later years after I became a teacher became my principal at Norman Binkley. He was a wonderful man and a Christian. He is the reason my husband Roy and I visited Crievewood Baptist church and became members. I will always have a special spot in my heart for John. So sorry I didn´t know he had been ill! RIP John! Debbie Oaks
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