Jack McGuire

Jack McGuire

SALISBURY - Jack McGuire, 80, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Mr. McGuire was born Dec. 7, 1929, in Avery County, son of the late Howard Lewis McGuire and Bertha Guy McGuire. Jack was educated in the Avery and Rowan County school systems.

A veteran of the United States Navy, he had worked for and retired from Atlantic Oil Service of Salisbury after 40 years of service.

Jack was a member of Organ Lutheran Church, where he was a member of the Adult 2 Sunday School Class and a past Council Member. He was also a member of Miller-Russell American Legion Post 112 of Rockwell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter Sharon McGuire Owens; brother Douglas McGuire; and sister Mary Brown.

Jack is survived by his wife of over 60 years Mrs. Dolores Combs McGuire, whom he married July 7, 1950; son Randall Keith McGuire of Rockwell; brothers Blake McGuire and wife Louise of Rockwell and Guy McGuire and wife Keli of Salisbury; sisters Claudia Snipes and husband Wayne of Sherrills Ford, Pat Cole of Salisbury and Jean Chabon and husband Steve of Wilmington; granddaughter Jamie McGuire Osborn and husband Jason of Faith; and great-granddaughter Gracie Osborn.

Services: The funeral service will be held at Organ Lutheran Church Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Terrell Long, pastor. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation: The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Parlor at Organ Lutheran Church.

Memorials: May be made to Organ Lutheran Church 1515 Organ Church Road Salisbury NC 28146.

Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the McGuire family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.