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James Patrick Guy II, Esq., K.M., died surrounded by his family on January 21, 2026. Jim, born in San Jose, California, lived his life all over the world, including New Jersey, Paris, Belgium, and Germany and Fairfax, Charlottesville, Richmond, and Saxe, Virginia. Jim's great passions in life were his family, the rule of law, music, and his faith. A double 'Hoo (B.A. '87, Law '90), he represented Virginia's rural electric cooperatives, and the legal profession itself, as the 128th president of the Virginia Bar Association. From 1995 he fronted the Irish American pub band Uisce Beatha, which played for decades at Rare Olde Times Pub in Richmond's west end. In 2018, Jim was invested as a Knight of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, one of the oldest lay religious orders of the Catholic Church. Jim was also a Knight of Columbus and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He served on the Virginia Board of Directors of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and contributed to the cause for many years before and after. Of all his many accomplishments and titles (including Kentucky Colonel), however, his favorite was "Jimmy," the name his beloved granddaughters called him.
Jim is preceded in death by his father, James Patrick Guy; his nephew, Teague Matthew Guy; and his father-in-law, Edward Albert Trott, Jr. He is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, the love of his life, Judith; his children, Callaghan (Daniel MacPhee), Seamus (Olivia Echegaray), and Mairead; and granddaughters, Imogen and Aoife; his mother, Dorothy; brothers and sister, nieces, nephews, in-laws, out-laws, cousins, and many, many friends.
Ní bheidh a leithead arís ann.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Bliley's - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23230. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, St. Paul's Catholic Church, 909 Rennie Ave, Richmond, Virginia 23227. Burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (cff.org) or the Friedrich's Ataxia Research Association (curefa.org).
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Anthony Fierro, M.D.
February 10, 2026
My sincere sympathy is extended to the entire family of Jim Guy. It has been an honor and a privilege to have known Jim for the past five years. His courage and strength in the face of physical adversity will always be an inspiration to me. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Gary D. LeClair
February 9, 2026
Jim was a beloved colleague. He was admired for his skills, dedication and judgment. I treasured our partnership and even more so, our friendship. He is missed, but never will be forgotten. RIP, partner.
Mary Howell
February 7, 2026
Deeply saddened to learn of Jim's passing. He stood out when I joined the electric cooperative family as an exceptionally thoughtful and kind friend, a source of guidance and inspiration. As a fellow Catholic, will pray for Jim and for his family to ultimately find peace in all his life meant
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Stan Feuerberg
February 1, 2026
I knew Jim for more than 30 years. He was a consummate professional, widely respected, and a highly competent attorney. Surely, he will be missed by all those who knew him. May Judy and the entire family take comfort in knowing that Jim was well-liked and respected by his peer. May he rest in peace.
Claire Dixon
January 26, 2026
**In Memory of Jim Guy**
To the Guy family (2005-2008): Jim was the architect of an "Ultimate Supreme" sound.
He provided the **4/4 engine** of **"Newgrange"** (*Rum de rum de rum a derimo*), grounding us in a rhythm as solid as Tudor stone. With the **"Christmas Pipes,"** he created a triumphant wall of sound that reached the rafters.
Most of all, his music led us to the **vocal frenzy** of **"The Sky, The Dawn, and The Sun"**-a Handel-level choral peak that soared above the fog.
**Ultimate. Supreme. Constant.**
Jim Guy: The Architect of the Pipes. *Go Deo.*
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Sincerely, Claire Dixon
John McCulla, KM
January 25, 2026
Jim, you will be deeply missed by the Order of Malta Richmond Region. May you rest in peace in the Grace and Presence of Our Lord. Our sympathies to Judy, Callie, Seamus and Mairead and all the Guy family.
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