John Clement "Jackie" Guy, Sr.
March 27, 1935 ~ May 25, 2020
John Clement Guy, Sr. “Jackie”,85, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on May 25, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 27, 1935 in Clements, MD, and was the son of the late Genevieve Johnson Guy and Norman A. Guy, Sr. Jackie was the loving husband of Margaret (Peggy) Spence Guy whom he married on November 20, 1954 in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church Chaptico, MD. Jackie is survived by his children Judy Copsey (Wayne), John C. Guy, Jr (Kathi), Robert E. Guy (Jo), Valerie J. Guy, A. Diane Lacey and Joseph R. Guy (Cathy) all of Mechanicsville, MD. As well as 11 grandchildren, 14 plus great grandchildren and his sister Phyllis Bowling of Clements, MD. . He was preceded in death by his daughter M. Elaine Guy, son in-law Paul Lacey, siblings Norman A. Guy, Jr, William A. Guy, and Elizabeth Rose Wood.
He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident and graduate from Margaret Brent High School. Jackie was Co-Owner of JC & WA Guy Excavating in Mechanicsville, MD. He served in the National Guard for 9 years from 1953 to 1961. Jackie was a lifetime member of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department from April 7, 1951 to present. He was the Assistant Chief from 1961 to 1964. In addition, he was a Charter Member of the Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Jackie’s interest included raising birds, camping, gardening, NASCAR, racing at Potomac Speedway, and watching the Washington Capital Hockey team. He enjoyed listing to bluegrass music, giving hugs, and spending time with family.
All Funeral Services will be private at this time. Serving as pallbearers will be Jenny Connelly, Steven Guy, Dylan Guy, Bryan Tinnerman, Richard Lacey, and Hannah Guy-Withers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Amy Copsey, Jacob Guy, Tommy Tinnerman, Sherry Lawyer, and Samantha Guy.
Contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 37 Mechanicsville, MD 20659, Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659 and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 28297 Old Village Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
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Our sincerest sympathy to all the family and many friends. He was a great man and will be really missed. May God bless him for all his dedicated service to others. Sending you all our love, thoughts and prayers.
Peggy and family: Please accept my condolences. Jackie was always a good friend. My prayers are with you.
Dear Guy Family, This hurts our heart and we share your sadness. Jackie always gave us the biggest smile and warmest handshake and hug. His family met him and he is OK, safe, happy, healthy and whole again. We pray for comfort, peace and understanding.
Jackie was fine man and a good friend. I always enjoyed seeing. His memories will be our blessings! R. I. P.
Sending our deep sympathy to your family. As you return to life’s routine, may you reflect on the promise found in the Holy Bible when no one will be sick or die. ––Isaiah 33:24
Peggy and family, So sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. He will be greatly missed by many.
Betty Jean and Lenny
Valerie, my condolences to you and your family during your time of bereavement. Hoping that your many memories will help bring you peace.
To the Entire Guy Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. May all of your fond memories comfort you, Jackie was a wonderful man, so kind I enjoyed when I would see him memories of him will be cherished forever. Rest In Peace Jackie!! God Bless Lee & Faye
To the Guy family – So sorry to hear about Jackie’s passing. He was a great man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Patti Simpson
Jackie and Dad were very good friends. Sending prayers to the entire family during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
George & Franny Thompson
Peggy, we are so sorry for your loss. and are sending our condolences to the entire Guy family. Jackie was a neighbor of Franny’s when he lived in Hollywood. He was a classmate of George at Margaret Brent. We always loved seeing him at different functions.
Knew Jackie from the time his family lived across from us on Sotterley RD in the early 50’s. Both families continued an affectionate relationship over the years. God bless him and his family.
Mike Thompson, Hollywood