William Jacob Guy

William Jacob Guy obituary, Whitmore Lake, MI

William Jacob Guy

William Guy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Borek Jennings Funeral Homes - Howell Memorial Chapel on Feb. 4, 2026.
Guy, William

Whitmore Lake, MI

His Legacy… William Jacob Guy, 93, passed away February 3, 2026. He was born on April 29, 1932, in Nashville, Michigan to Jesse and Emma Guy. Bill married his wife, Roberta Relyea, on December 25, 1983, in Livonia, Michigan. Bill was well liked and active in his community; he was very engaging and friendly. He was a sports fanatic; he enjoyed watching all sports and loved playing golf. Bill liked to tinker, he was often repairing clocks or taking things apart and putting them back together. Bill was deeply loved by his family and friends, he will be greatly missed.

His Family… Bill will be missed by his wife, Roberta Guy; his children, Gail (Bob) Feskorn, Terri McDowell, Timothy (Lori) Guy, James Guy; step-children, Kim (Brett) Madigan, Laura (Ken) Coatsworth, Duke Relyea; and numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Guy; parents, Jesse and Emma Guy; brother, Raymond Guy; and sister, Doreen Plank.

His Farewell… Bill's family will gather privately. Please leave a message of comfort for Bill's family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

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