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McGUIRE
JAMES "JIM" A. McGUIRE (Age 74)

Of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina passed away on Monday, November 13, 2006 in Alexandria. He worked for GTE government communication systems for 27 years in the DC area. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jim McGuire was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Crystal. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lois J. McGuire; three sons, Patrick, Michael and Timothy McGuire; four daughters, Therese Fuller, Maureen McAleese, Kathleen Angelini and Colleen Claussen; one sister, Kathleen Wheeler; 19 grandchildren, Jaimee, Jennie, Tim, Fawn, Chelsea, Derek, Dylan, Marco, Brennan, Austin, Brittany, Meghan, Courtney, Kelly, Delaney, Kayla, Logan, Kyle and Alex and three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Piper and J.T. Relatives and friends may call JEFFERSON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 on Sunday, November 19, 2006 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church, 2907 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 with Fr. Staples officiating. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery in Alexandria, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to Sacred Heart High School, 542 Cypress Ave., Garden City, SC 29576 Attn: Fr. Ray Carlos.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 16, 2006.

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Melissa Weil

November 25, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. May God bless you and help ease your grief.
Melissa Weil, LPN

nezha elidrissi

November 23, 2006

i am very sorry for your loss.may his soul rest in peace

Patrick Conway

November 21, 2006

We are very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you.

Ann Lovins

November 20, 2006

Sorry for your loss. May you be comforted knowing that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob Barbour

November 20, 2006

My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family in these days of sorrow. God bless you & your Family.

Larry & Jean Threlkeld

November 19, 2006

Jim is loved and missed by Jean and myself. I will miss all the time that we spent together. Our good friend no longer suffers. Our prayers and love is with you Lois.

Pat Estep

November 19, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tom & Susan Horner

November 19, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

barbara & chuck hensley

November 18, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He had been in our thoughts for the last few weeks knowing that maybe we should call to check on him, but we didnt and learned of his death only today on the 18th. We are truly saddened by your loss as it is a great loss to this world.He was so nice and pleasant and a joy to talk to. Lois,if you need anything here, please do not hesitate to let us know. Our prayers will be with you and your entire family.

Sharon Lewis

November 17, 2006

Lois,

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and hope the good memories will help you through your grief,

Jana Martin

November 17, 2006

Dear Lois and family: My prayers are with you this week and in the future to remember the great times you had with him...and to cherish all those beautiful moments that he brought to your family...Know he is in a please of peace, joy, hope, and love in being held in the palm of His hand..

Larry Hoag

November 17, 2006

To Lois & Family:
Jim was a special friend and he will truly be missed. God Bless.

Gerrie Watson

November 17, 2006

Lois and Family,
Jim was always such a pleasure to work with during our REALTOR years. Know that God knows your pain and is sustaining you and yours at this very moment. Keep the Faith. Gerrie Watson

Stan McDaniel

November 17, 2006

May God bless and comfort your family at this trying time with the "Blessed Assurance"

Tina Scott

November 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sandra Saunders

November 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time. May the many good memories you had together keep you for always.

Deanna and Bill Gentleman

November 17, 2006

Jim was a pleasure to do business with and a real gentleman. My husband and I will miss him.

Trippett Boineau

November 17, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cobie Steers

November 17, 2006

My heart goes out to the family. May you find peace in this sorrowfull time.

Paula Ryan

November 17, 2006

I am thinking about your family and will remember you in my prayers.

Tammy & Jamie Arp

November 17, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Stephanie LaBeau

November 17, 2006

My deepest sympathy to you all. May the pain ease and be replaced with the fondest of memories....God Bless You

Donna Millen

November 17, 2006

Thinking of you during this difficult time. Please know that friends are thinking of you and care. God Bless.

Beverly Kradel

November 17, 2006

My prayers are with you and your family.

LUCILLE MILLS

November 16, 2006

LOIS & FAMILY,
JIM WAS A GREAT GUY AND DEAR FRIEND.WE JOIN YOU IN YOUR SORROW AND FEEL YOUR PAIN!
LOVE TO YOU ALL,
LUCILLE & FAMILY

Christine Hughie & Kiki Eaddy

November 16, 2006

McGuire Family, our deepest smypathies. Our prayers are with you.

Ray DeCecco

November 16, 2006

Dear Lois: My deepest sympathy to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mark & Beth Bush

November 16, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joseph Masse

November 16, 2006

Lois
I was shocked to hear about Jim.We recently talked on the phone for about an hour concerning the insurance issues.He mentioned we should get together for lunch soon.
The work you and Jim do for Street reach missions,your church,helping hand of Surfside beach. He will truly be missed by all of us.
Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Julie & Mike Jones

November 16, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Patrick and Gail Daly

November 16, 2006

Lois,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you.

Joy & Ken Sibal

November 16, 2006

Dear Lois--We were so sad to learn of the passing of Jim--What a great guy--our prayers are with you and your family! Fondly, Joy and Ken Sibal

Rebecca Walsh

November 16, 2006

Our thoughts are with you.

Jon Yamasaki

November 16, 2006

You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.

Julie and Doug Samples

November 16, 2006

Lois,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If we can do anything for you please do not hestitate to let us know. May God Bless.

Kitty Swiatek

November 16, 2006

Dear Lois, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Will always have such fond memories of how kind you and Jim were when we moved to town. Most Fondly, Kitty & Roger Swiatek

Claire Shurtleff

November 16, 2006

Sincere sympathy. Please know how very much you are all in my thoughts and especially my prayers.
I am a former parishoner of St. Michael's and a new, Myrtle Beach realtor.

Rick Poe

November 16, 2006

Lois, Sorry to hear of your loss. I wish you and your family the very best and my thoughts and prayers go to each and everyone one of you. I grew up in Alexandria, and now I am here like you. If there is anything I can do please just ask.

Catherine and Ron Richardson

November 16, 2006

With deep sympathy

Wilbur B. and Retha Brown

November 16, 2006

This is a great loss to the real estate and business community.


Brown & Company

Randie Holley

November 16, 2006

May the love, comfort and support of God, your family and friends sustain you now and in the future. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Randie Holley
Coldwell Banker Chicora

Kathie Calderiso

November 16, 2006

My prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of loss

Dave Rourke

November 16, 2006

Sorry for your loss.

Melissa Greene

November 16, 2006

Lois,
You and Jim have always been very special to me. I will remember the many good times and laughs that we all shared together. Jim will truly be missed. Prayers are with you and your family.

Blessings,

Melissa

Brenda Stalvey

November 16, 2006

Dear Lois, So sorry about your loss, remember the real estate community loves you. Brenda Stalvey w/Chastain Real Estate

Jerry Motley

November 16, 2006

So sorry to hear about Jim, please let me know if I can be of any help. I always enjoyed talking to him.

Jon and Melanie Reaves

November 16, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Carrie Shaver

November 16, 2006

Lois, Our prayers are with you.

Peggy Cleary

November 16, 2006

Lois - so sorry to hear about Jim. I'll always remember how pleasant he was whenever I met him with you. May God, your family and friends guide you through this difficult time.

Gary Gaffney

November 16, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during your grieving period.

Misty Greenway

November 16, 2006

May God bless you all in this time of deep sorrow. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Rachel Broadhurst

November 16, 2006

I am so sorry to learn of Jim's passing,best wishes and prayers are sent to Lois and the family.

Kathleen Justin

November 16, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dawn Sapio

November 16, 2006

We at the appraisal house wish extend our sympaty to Mr. McGuire's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dawn Sapio, Dan Barton and David Nitzky of The Appraisal House in Garden City, SC 29576

PATRICIA SPRING

November 16, 2006

My deepest sympathy in this time of great loss. May God hold Jim close to him and give you all the peace that Jim is in a better place.

Edye Papp

November 16, 2006

Lois,
Please accept my sympathies in your time of grief.
Since Jim's sickness was announced, you have been in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Over the years since last I saw you both, our paths might have passed two or three times. But, the memories when we worked together will not be forgotten.
God bless and keep you.

Marie Williams

November 16, 2006

Dear Lois and Family, May your years of memories help with the loss you and your family are facing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. ocean surf realty. marie williams.

Christopher Hanna

November 16, 2006

My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. I am sad and know that Jim will be missed, but I rejoice in the fact that he's no longer in pain and in a better place. May God be your rock and get you through.

Spike Cohen

November 16, 2006

While I am sure you will miss Jim, I'm equally sure you'll find comfort in the fact that he is in a better place than we are. He should be grieving for us!

Chery Curtis

November 16, 2006

Lois,
I'm so sorry. I know what you are going through and I wish I could be there to give you a big hug! Contact me soon.

Janice Geddings Tremblay

November 16, 2006

God Bless you and your family during this time of sadness.
Sincerely,
Janice Geddings

Dan and Melodye Laveglia

November 16, 2006

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that we are praying for you and your family and thinking wonderful thoughts of Jim.

Doug Joy

November 16, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Doug Joy
River Town Realty, Myrtle Beach,SC

Joseph DuRant

November 16, 2006

May the Lord Bless you and give you comfort in your time of grief.

Tom and Lynn Morgan

November 16, 2006

When I heard the news, I immediately prayed for the family. May our God give you strength and courage in this time.

Tom Badurski

November 16, 2006

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one, my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Chris Kennedy

November 16, 2006

All of the staff at Dunes Investment's thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless

Patrick & Pamela Tole

November 16, 2006

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Robert Lewis

November 16, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Oceanfront Guru Real Estate Sales and Development

November 16, 2006

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you. We send our deepest sympathy.

Earl Perry

November 16, 2006

My prayers go out to all the Family!

Denise Reilly-Niedt

November 16, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .. Denise and Kevin Niedt

Mo Verna

November 16, 2006

Lois...
There are no words to adequately express my sympathy in the loss of Jim.

I will always remember Jim's smile and friendly voice.

He will be missed by all who had the priviledge of knowing him.

Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim now sleeps with the angels.

God Bless,
Mo

Kristina Shenay

November 16, 2006

I am so very sorry for your loss. Try to focus on all the wonderful memories he left behind to help you through this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Greta Todd

November 16, 2006

You're in our prayers at HORRY COUNTY STATE BANK

Pat Stahly, LTL Sales Associate

November 16, 2006

May God's blessings be with your family at this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.

Carolyn Raines-Harbin

November 16, 2006

Lois & your family; Lois you and Jim both have always been such special people in our REALTOR family. You just always seemed so suited for each other. We hope you find comfort in the knowledge Jim will be missed by all who knew him.

Warmly,
Ken & Carolyn

Beth Ross

November 16, 2006

May you be blessed with wonderful memories of times gone by. My thoughts are with you at this time and prayers will be said for your strength in this time of loss. God Bless!

Dawn Silva

November 16, 2006

Dear Lois & family -
I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers during this time - please hold close all of the great memories of Jim & remember - he is still with you in your hearts.

Bitsy Farmer

November 16, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Prudential B&C Realty.

James M. Stewart

November 16, 2006

Let us celebrate Mr. McGuire's 74 years on this Earth,his contributions and accomplishments.

Mylle Swatko

November 16, 2006

So sorry to hear of your loss. May you have the Blessings from the Lord above to help you get through this. You have many friends who, I'm sure, will keep you in their prayers,also. God Bless

Renee Tice

November 16, 2006

Dear Lois,
My staff and I extend to your our deepest sympathy for your loss. We have always enjoyed helping with your business.
Renee J. Tice and Staff

George Walkey

November 16, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Leslie Welch

November 16, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

From All of Us at Roberts and Allen Realty and Development.
Tom, Jerry, Susan, Amy and Leslie

Pat Walkey

November 16, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Alton W. Alexander

November 16, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the McGuire
Family during your tremendous loss.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

Carina Furr

November 16, 2006

He will always be remembered!

Carlene Gauler

November 16, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill & Suzette Smith

November 16, 2006

Our prayers are with you Lois and
your family.We share your deep
sorrow and wish you peace and
comfort.

Brenda Boykin

November 16, 2006

Lois, we're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and the family.
CCAR staff

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