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JOHN GUFFEY Obituary

GUFFEY--John W., Jr. It is with great sadness we share that John W. Guffey, Jr., our father and grandfather passed away on Christmas Day, surrounded by wife Monique and beloved family in Greenville, South Carolina. He will be remembered for his graciousness, humility and love for his family. We will always remember his beautiful deep blue eyes, inappropriate jokes during family dinners and the way his shoulders shook as he giggled. He took pleasure in simple things; cheeseburgers, enjoying a sunset on the porch and Sunday crossword puzzles. John answered to many names: Dad, Grandpa, G. He was the loving husband to Monique Yellin Guffey for 21 years, proud father to Mark and Terri, grandfather to five grandchildren (Ryan, Danielle, John, Deanne, Addie) and proud great-grandfather to Colton, Barrett and Blayke. John touched so many lives in his 30,273 days on earth. The outpouring of love in his final days and hours has been a testament to this. He had a kind and beautiful heart that loved all walks of life, always saw the best in people, and always offered a second chance to those who needed it most. While our hearts are broken to say goodbye, we were blessed to share the world with one of the best. We love you Grandpa. An online memorial service and tribute to honor the life of John W. Guffey will be held Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 5pm. Please contact Danielle Potter for more details: [email protected]

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 30, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN GUFFEY

20 Entries

Judy Guffey Bogan

December 24, 2024

I am John's baby sister -- in fact his favorite sister as he wrote to me on his Graduation photo -- because, I am his only sister and I still have the Charm Bracelet he gave me for my High School Graduation in 1962. He had a very bright sense of humor and such a good heart. He was a very generous man. John was a very bright man and while working full time, he attended Youngstown State University - Ohio - and went to night school for 7 years. He earned his degree in Metallurgy, Industrial Engineering and Mathematics. Christmas day, 2024, will be 4 years since he went Home to be with the Lord. I look at his picture every day and I miss him. I know he is missed by all of his family. Love you John. In Christian Love, your favorite sister.

Judy Guffey Bogan

December 24, 2023

On December 25, 2023, it will be 3 years since you left us to go to your Heavenly Home. I look at your picture every day and think of you always. I know that the Lord has blessed you beyond anything you could have ever imagined and you have paid it forward every day of your life. Thank you for all you have done for your friends and loved ones. I miss you terribly and really miss sending you your yearly cards telling you how proud I was of you for nearly 18 years of sobriety. I love you and can't wait to see you again when I leave this earthly home for my Heavenly Home. In Christian Love, Your "best" sister (and only one). Judy Guffey Bogan

Travis Moritz

February 6, 2021

You prayed to your grandmother for all those years, stating I can’t imagine her anywhere else but in Heaven

Well sir.....

Right back atcha
You changed the very shape of my sobriety
You had no idea you were doing it
Yet that is the point of the whole thing is it not?
I miss you John
You’re here with me now
As much if not more
I’m testament to your reach
Sleep well old timer
May your laugh and your wisdom never perish

Newton Tilson

January 3, 2021

John was one of my favorite customers I have ever encountered in my career.... he was a genuine person, no falsehoods.... he was intelligent, caring and had true depth. I will miss him greatly and am grateful I was able to call him a friend.

Dr. Denise Chranowski

January 3, 2021

Uncle John came into our family’s life a quarter century ago. My Aunt Mo married a fine man. And he has blessed our family in many ways. Personally he was a business mentor to me. He was a life mentor. He was a mentor to my sons and husband. He was always generous on many levels. I trusted his wisdom wholeheartedly. I was so fortunate to have time recently with him in June of this year with Aunt Mo and my son Hunter as we traveled across country to setup my son in his first apartment after college. We had just got off his pontoon boat that he drove with ease. He needed a moment to catch his breath before a long walk up the hill back to his golf cart. I winked at my son as if to say “absorb every ounce of what Uncle John is about to say.” Another 15 minutes of sage advice. His parting advice to us was never take “facts” of a story second hand. Always go to the source. Common sense and practical, that was my Uncle John. Thank you for your Legacy. I pray for Aunt Mo and all of Johns
‘s children, grandchildren and great children and wish for you a peace that passes understanding. Uncle john, May God bless you and keep you. Until we meet again, your loving niece, Denise.

Ps give Those 3 pouches huge wet sloppy kisses from me.

Dr. Denise Chranowski

January 3, 2021

Stephen Weigel

January 1, 2021

Met John in Seneca about five years ago, always glad to run into him. Whenever we talked was bound to be some laughter. I liked him, Then I moved to Greenville and who’s following me around but John. He was looking for a condo for the Mrs. We had thought of going to baseball games this past spring but Covid had other ideas. I’ll miss John, he was funny, easy-going and comfortable in his own skin.

Simone Taylor

January 1, 2021

May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of lost loved one. Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Phyllis Stamey

December 31, 2020

It has been many years since I worked with/for Mr. Guffey. I will always remember his kindness, and the down to earth guy he was.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, and to Monique.
May God bless you and your family.
Phyllis Stamey

Robin Boeke

December 31, 2020

Dearest Mo and all the family, I am so very sorry for the loss of such a great man that meant so much to me and others. His love for life and his dogs is what brought us together as friends. He was a mentor to me and my heart is broken, but will cherish those memories forever. ❤
Sending hugs to all.

Kathy and Rich Meyer

December 30, 2020

To Monique and the rest of John’s family, IWe am so sorry to hear about John’s passing. Prayers and hugs to all.

Judy Guffey Bogan

December 30, 2020

My brother John was definitely "one of a kind". He had such a kind and giving heart and had a contagious laugh. If you needed help, he was your 'go to" man. He was very big in the Corporate world and everyone -- or at least most people - who met him, loved him. I will miss him terribly. He always called me his "favorite sister". I was his only sister!! Will always love you John. May you rest in the Arms of God. Your favorite sister. Judy

Joan Adams

December 30, 2020

Monique,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope to see you in Santa Fe sometime soon. You must be exhausted. Be kind to yourself

Kelly Riggle

December 30, 2020

Prayers Monique and family. I met John at the family reunion in Mississippi. He was a good man.

Jean Ann Smith Riggle Cousin

December 30, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Nanci Malin-Peck

December 30, 2020

John was the kind of person (mentor) who would always challenge you in a way that would drive you to excellence. He was steadfast in his desire for those around him to succeed. He was also someone who cared about people intensely.
Personally, he was a wise and sage advisor to me - always someone I could count on (in good times and bad), someone I could joke with and someone who I shared a February birthday with. He was the first one to coach me on something I had said or done (appropriately so) - he could do this with a "look" - without even speaking. You all know that look....yet, he was always the first to share positive feedback as well.
As much as I am saddened by his passing, I know that John truly enriched the lives of so many, I feel blessed that I was one of them. We started getting to know each other as work colleagues - but ended up as friends - and I am grateful to have such treasured memories of our time together.
To Monique and the entire family - thank you for sharing him with us......

Jane Cunningham

December 30, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. You are all in our thoughts.

Rev. Dr.Daniel Garrett

December 30, 2020

Always think of Cousin John in terms of his sailboat. He was the “Grand Imagineer.” Blessings to Monique and his family.

John Raczenski

December 30, 2020

I am deeply saddened by Johns passing. To Monique and the rest of Johns family I offer sincere and heartfelt condolences.
During the 5 decades that I knew John he was a mentor, a confidante, a supervisor, but most all a loyal friend. He could be difficult at times but he was always a friend.
John never shied away from saying what needed to be said and sometimes what didn't need to be said.
I often called him for advice and other times called him just to talk. His first and foremost attitude towards business was COMMON SENSE. Don't make it difficult , common sense he would say.
He always took an interest in my life, my family, and in my business. When I thought it may be time to sell my company he was the first person I called. And as usual he gave me very useful advice.
It is difficult to put into eloquent words and in limited space what John W. Guffey meant to me and my life. I will just say in my 74 years he was one of the most important persons in my life. I will so miss knowing he’s not there anymore but am so blessed and grateful that he was.

Bob Majors

December 30, 2020

One of the greatest leaders I have known in my lifetime...May He Rest In Peace

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