James S. McGuyer Obituary (1925 - 2014)

\ James S. McGuyer, 89, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Brighton Cornerstone. \ \ He was born March 31, 1925 in Hopkins County, to the late Rufus and Georgia Hibbs McGuyer. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and Fred McGuyer; four sisters, Catherine, Fannye, Rudell, and Alyne. \ \ Mr. McGuyer was a WWII Veteran having served in the South Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Barnes as a photographer. He also retired from South Hopkins Coal, where he was shop foreman. During retirement he enjoyed woodcarving and playing his guitar. \ \ He is survived by one son, Roger McGuyer of Madisonville; one grandson, Matt(Rian) McGuyer of Madisonville; one granddaughter, Holly Dale McGuyer of Madisonville; two great grandsons, Dylan Ross and Tyler Dale Honeycutt both of Madisonville; two great granddaughters, Aubrie Mason and Ashbie Lee McGuyer both of Madisonville; and several nieces and nephews. \ \ Private graveside services will be held at a later date for the family. Burial will be at Grapevine Cemetery. \ \