Roger Lee Guy

February 1, 1949 - May 15, 2019

Roger Lee Guy (February 1, 1949-May 15, 2019), Beloved Brother and Uncle age 70 from the Flat Springs Community passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Duke University Medical Center. Roger was a life-long resident of Flat Springs, NC and lifetime member of Flat Springs Baptist Church. He began working for WAMY at age 16 seeding pines. Throughout his life he worked at Lees-McCrae College, farming, carpentry, and gave 30 years of faithful service with U. S. Textiles in Newland in maintenance and security. He conscientiously and happily looked after his Mother and her home, as well as watching over and helping his sister. He was the best uncle anyone could ever hope to have. He was a loyal friend. He was the best of us. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Stewart B. Guy, and his mother, Susie Ward Guy Trivett, his step-father, Haskel B. Trivett, and one brother, Kurt S. Guy. He is survived by his brother Vernon M. Guy and wife Karen, and his sisters Deloris Guy Lentz and Linda Guy Clawson, and sister-in-law Nancy Guy, as well as special cousin Lois Bunton. Roger is also survived by his nephews and nieces: Tony Guy, Elaine Guy Lorenzen, Lincoln Clawson, Stewart Lentz, Steve Clawson, Byron Clawson, Rebeka Guy Clawson, Ralph E. Lentz II, Shannon Guy, Chastity Guy, and Travis Guy. Several grand-nieces and nephews also survive him; he was especially close to Arizona Clawson Gragg, Emily Clawson, Liberty Clawson, and Dakota Guy. Roger leaves behind many friends, and particularly his special friend Jo-Anne Dugger. Dean Estep and Brian Miller will officiate the services. Reba and Keith Church will provide special singing. Visitation will be Sunday, May 19, 2019, 2:00-3:00 at Flat Springs Baptist Church Funeral Service will follow the vistation at 3:00. Interment will follow in the Flat Springs Cemetery. His seven nephews will serve as pall-bearers. Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Guy family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Roger and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland.