George Aloysius Guy
July 26, 1924 ~ June 30, 2022
George Aloysius. Guy, 97, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Clements, MD, passed away on June 30, 2022 at Hospice House in Callaway. Born on July 26, 1924, he was the son and ninth of 12 children, of the late Mary Agnes Abell Guy and the late Claude Eugene Guy.
George married Gladys L. Guy at St. Joseph Church in Morganza, MD on September 1, 1946. He is survived by their children Joseph Glenn Guy (Patricia) of Leonardtown, MD, Brenda Ann Surfield (Ron) of Leonardtown, MD, and Karen Patrice Guy of Leonardtown MD. He is also survived by his brother Albert Francis Guy of Clements, MD, his very faithful companion of 34 years, Nancy Allwine of Tall Timbers, MD, four grandchildren, Mark Guy (Julia) Angela Pickeral (Bryan), Chris Morgan (Julie) and Karla MacRae; and five great grandchildren. George was preceded in death by his siblings Joe Stanton Guy, Claude Byron Guy, Mary Agnes Hammett, Dorothy Elizabeth Emig, Laura Cecilia Gass, Nellie Evangeline Patrick, Anna Gertrude Haden, Claudia Abell Yates, Frederick Edmund Guy, and Charles Perry Guy.
George was a lifelong St. Mary's County, MD resident. He attended St. Joseph's Grade School, then St. Mary's Academy for two years; before graduating from Charlotte Hall Military Academy in 1942. His parents became Anheuser-Busch beer distributors in 1935. He worked for his mother in Guy Brothers Store and on the beer truck until 1948, when he took over the distributorship. George loved the business and worked very hard to make it grow. As business grew, George began to sponsor many special events, the largest of which was the annual Budweiser Men's Softball Tournament. In its hay day, this tournament attracted over 100 teams. During the many year history of the tournament, it raised tens of thousands of dollars to benefit the SOMD Association for Challenged Children. It was a cause that was near and dear to George's heart.
He was a loyal member and Past-President of the Leonardtown Lions Club which he joined in 1949. He also was a member of many other community organizations. George loved the Washington Redskins (was a season ticket holder for 75 years) and was a fan of Big Band music. He enjoyed tennis, snow skiing, which he learned to do at age 57, golf, and working out at the gym until he reached 95 years of age. George especially treasured time with family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 9:30AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD, with Father David Beaubien as celebrant and Father James Myers as concelebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Morganza, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark A. Guy, Chris Morgan, Ron Surfield, Bryan Pickeral, Glenn Guy II and Patrick Russell. Honorary pallbearers will be the Leonardtown Lions Club.
Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Fire Department, P.O. Box 50, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
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Glenn, Brenda & Karen – We are so sorry to hear of Uncle George’s passing. May the many wonderful memories made over the years, bring you all comfort and peace at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Jay & Rita Farr
My prayers to Glen, Brenda, Karen and family: My Uncle Georgie, as I knew him, a gentle ,caring,fun loving soul . Beach parties at Oliver Guyther’s and the Father Daughter Dance , held by the Leonardtown Lions Club, and vacations in O.C. back in the 50s, when the world was a better place ! He will be welcomed by God and many friends when he arrives in Heaven .
Our prayers go out to the family and Nancy Allwine. George was a wonderful neighbor and he will be greatly missed. He was a true gentleman and his smile was contagious. Fly with the angels, George!
Marie & Dan Rokjer
Karen, Brenda, and Glenn, l’m so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, but I think he lived a very full and happy life. Whenever I think of him he is wearing a smile. Maybe your Dad and mine can get together in heaven. ❤️
My heart is heavy, but I know he is in a better place and no longer in pain. Although he was my godfather, he was really more like a dad to me for many years now. He will surely be missed. Glen, Brenda, and Karen……know that you are in my prayers during this time as you are forced to experience the loss of your Dad. He was such a kind man who loved life and people. Sending my love!
Hopefully this isn’t posted twice, my first one earlier didn’t seem to make it. First, Georgie was a wonderful human being. I met Mr Guy the first time when I was 30, he was 60 and now I’m 66. It was at St Mary’s health club on Great Mills Rd. He talked me into doing aerobics with him and we became the first and only two males in that class. Always in the back row keeping me going… he would tease some and it always made me laugh but we were in class every week and of course he took the class serious. I told Becky if people could be half as good as Georgie Guy this would be an awesome world. I’m very proud to have met and known this man. My sincerest condolences to the family and God bless Mr Georgie “Budweiser” Guy. An absolute awesome human being!!!!!
St. Mary’s County has lost a true treasure. George Guy was one of finest human beings I’ve known. I was honored and humbled by his generosity and kindness. The establishment of the Budweiser Softball Tournament to raise money for the mentally challenged citizens of this county was a tremendous thing which not only raised an impressive amount of money for this worthy cause, but provided us all with wonderful, indelible memories. He was giving and selfless and we will all be the poorer for the loss of this fine man. Rest in peace my friend.
– Joseph Norris
Glenn, Brenda and Karen I am sorry for your father’s loss. The last time I saw him was in 2004 in Miami at the wedding of my oldest daughter. He and Nancy had a wonderful time at the Ritz Carlton on Key Biscayne and the wedding at Viscaya. Uncle George was a very cosmopolitan man who was comfortable with everyone. He had good business sense which he inherited from his mother and father. His parents were successful in business and personal life. They owned multiple businesses and farms which they turned over to their children. Uncle George took over the Anheuser-Bush distributorship and substantially expanded it so his family could prosper. He lived a long and prosperous life and helped many people along the way. God speed, Uncle George. You will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you.
Goergie Guy was a great friend to the family and a great person who shared and gave to everyone that was in need. He was a good man who we all thought would just keep on going. God has him now, rest in peace Sir !! You deserve it !!!
So sorry, Glenn, Brenda and Karen, for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I remember your Dad as a very warm, kind, generous and friendly neighborhood dad. I can’t think of him without seeing that million dollar smile on his face! He took me to my first major league baseball game, along with Glenn and some other of his friends, to see the Senators play the Yankees. What a thrill that was for me as a 12-year old! The other two things I remember so clearly about your Dad was his love of the Redskins and Bing Crosby. I’m sure, from the number of records he had in your porch/library/TV room, that he had every single record Bing made. I last saw him 3-4 years ago on a visit to the County and he looked in great shape, I was amazed. I remember commenting to my sister afterwards, “That Georgie Guy is just like the Energizer Bunny, he’s never going to stop.” Well, we all do eventually, but he certainly filled his life to the brim! What a wonderful legacy for your family. Love and prayers…
George was such a nice man and good person, and he was a good friend. An icon in the St. Mary’s County softball community, he did so much for so many. For many years his Budweiser ski trips brought many people together to share great times and so much fun. George was one of those few special people that we are so fortunate to know in our lives. My thoughts are with the Guy family, Nancy, and all of his loving friends.
Larry Norris Leonardtown,md .sorry, Glenn, Brenda and Karen, for the loss of your father May he RIP
George was a great Man he taught me many years ago when I saw him in a business having lunch I asked what are you doing here he said you support the businesses who support you I looked puzzled he pointed around the corner to one lonely Budweiser tap on a portable cooler. Then you try to support other local businesses I never forgot that moment of education, A man many excel to be like. God Bless he is in a better place.
Dan and Robyn Rebarchick
Mr. Guy was the sweetest man. I loved seeing him come into Chiefs and talk to him about my pop and of course my husband would talk to him about 10oz bud light. He is one of a kind and will be missed by the entire county.
Family, We all know how wonderful Georgie was. A very caring person and always had time to talk. He will be greatly missed but glad he is resting in peace without any pain! Keeping all in my prayers and God bless you’ll thru this time. Beanie
To the Guy Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Guy was the nicest, most caring man I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. May he RIP.
To the Guy family…..May all the great memories sustain you all during this time.
Glenn, Brenda and Karen – I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. He always had a smile on his face and always spoke when I saw him. Your parents were the best!! Thinking of you all – Tism Thompson Blackwell
Sending sincere condolences to the family and keeping you in prayers.
Patricia Armstrong, Leonardtown, MD