Thomas Lester "Tom" Guess

Thomas Lester "Tom" Guess

Thomas Guess Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Boyd Funeral Directors on Jul. 20, 2023.
Thomas Lester Guess, 87, died on July 19, 2023 at Riverbend Retirement Community. Private Graveside services will be held at Tiline Cemetery. Thomas was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 181. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Mary Hall Ruddiman Shelter, 24 Just-A-Mere Road, Marion, KY 42064; Tiline Cemetery Fund C/O Richie Anglin, 1456 Tiline Road, Tiline, KY 42083; or the The McGangsters C/O Lone Oak Animal Clinic, 125 Augusta Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003.

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