Gary I. Guynn, 60, of New Port Richey, died on April 1st at his home after his battle against cancer.
He was born August 8, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH, and moved to Florida in 1972.
Mr. Guynn was a quality control manager for Smith’s Industries for 31 years prior to retirement in 2008.
He was a 12-year member of the Hillsborough Masonic Lodge No. 25, in Tampa, FL.
Mr. Guynn served in the U.S. Army for two years based at Fort Carson, Colorado where he was also a member of the honor guard.
Survived by
Wife, Denise Guynn
Son and daughters-in-law,
Harold and Heather Guynn
Daughter and son-in-law,
Ronna and Michael Hruska
Brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Jeanette Guynn
Nephews Matthew and Patrick Guynn
Grandchildren, Courtney, Justin, & Sean
At the family’s request, friends may contribute to Gulfside Regional Hospice in memory of Gary I. Guynn.
We just wanted to say that we love you very much and we will miss you every minute. With your help, maybe We’ll will get that “BIG” one this year while hunting. LOVE YOU LOTS. Harold and “Nurse” Heather.
We want to express our condolences to the whole Guynn family.We considered him part of our family the minute his brother married into ours and enjoyed every minute of our get togethers at the Guynn home. He will truly be missed.
Colleen and George
I knew and worked with Gary for 16 years. He has always been a great person with a good sense of humor.
It is difficult to express my feelings other than to say he will always be remembered. Best wishes to all his family and friend.
I am so sorry for your loss, I love you all.
We will miss Gary very much. We always had a lot of fun when together at family gatherings.
Love Linda and Michael Dohan
Jeanette’s sister
We hope at this difficult time you may find some comfort with happy memories of the good times you shared with Gary. Our best wishes go out to all of you. Lou and Sharon
Gary was a great friend and mentor for me who I had the privilege of knowing for the last 14 years. He was a man of integrity and honesty with his values set on his family and friends. We want to offer our sincerest condolences to the Guynn family.
Jesse and Mary Taylor
I hope you find peace in the happy memories you and Garry shared. And know that you did everything in your power till the very end.
May GOD Bless you and your family. Just think of the celebration on Heaven’s shore when Gary was reunited with his parents and family that have gone before him. It is comforting to know that one day WE too will be together in a life free of pain, tears and heartache. Please know that I am here for you!! Love ya! Steph
Gary will be missed by many people here at GE Aviation formerly Smiths.
I will always appreciate the faith he had in me as we worked together for more than 10 years.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denny, and family:
Words fail to describe the loss of Gary, a good friend, always eager to help and support. He is missed.
Ray and Michelle Keating
Gary was a great guy and we will all miss him dearly. My heart goes out to all his family.
I work for Gary for many years my prayer are with the family during these hard time God bless.
Gary was a man among men. He stood out in crowd by representing hard work, family and the value of quality leisure time. Iâ??m proud to have worked for Gary since 2002 and to have been a co-worker of his for the last 19 years. Iâ??m sure that all of Garyâ??s friends and co-workers will remember him with the utmost respect and admiration as he will be missed by all.
My wife and I extend our condolences to you and your family. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden of your sorrow, and that you may draw some measure of comfort by knowing that others care and share in the loss of a great man.
I worked with Gary at Smiths Aerospace. Gary was easy to work with and a kind person. I am deeply saddened by your loss and I hope that you find comfort in knowing that Gary had many friends who thought very highly of him.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. It was my pleasure to work with Gary for 12 years at Smiths — he was always a true gentlemen with an honesty and integrity that made a difference our lives. May God rest his soul.
Denny and Family,
Chip and I express our condolences and will never forget Gary. He will be missed at GE and as a great Friend and Family man.Our heart goes out to you and the family.
My thoughts and prayers goes out to the family. It was an honor to know and work with Gary, he will be missed.
Gary was a significant influence to me over the 24 years we worked together. He was the walking example of how to “do it right”, his ethics and morals were what we relied upon as we grew under his leadership.
Later in life, I have had the opportunity to lead others and it is Gary’s influence that steers my integrity compass. Unwavering, transparent in his beliefs, loved and respected.
Thank you for the time we spent, you are missed but will never be forgotten.
Bill
It was a distinct pleasure knowing and working with Gary. He was a man of integrity and compassion.
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the entire Guynn Family. God bless all of you.
I consider Gary as one of my most significant mentors. His passing is a great loss to us all. I’m thankful for the time he was here, and grateful for everything he has done for me. He left me with a quote:
â??If you want to know the truth, you must
Gary the man and friend.
Gary was a man beyond reproach with the highest level of ethics and moral. Gary was a mentor to the many of us who have had the honor and pleaser to work with him. Garyâ??s legacy will be carried forward for many generations by everyone he touched.
I have the honor and pleaser to call Gary not only a coworker but a friend.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He will be missed.
My Heart goes out to Gray’s family. Gary and I worked at Smiths for years and shared the same hobbies. He and I haven’t seen each other in years, but he was always a “Brother”.
My Wife and I send you our Love
Dave and Mary
Gary was one of the nicest men you ever meet. I consider it a privelege to have known him and worked with him. He will be missed and may God bless.
Dearest Aunt Denny and family – It is with a very heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences – some day we will know why they are taken from us at such a young age. Always keeping you and your family in my prayers – please let me know if you need anything – I LOVE you guys!
A special life has passed from our sightâ?¦.but never from our hearts.
The world has lost a warm, loving and a most caring person who made a special difference every day. He was a man that touched many through his journey in life, mine was but one that he touched, as this book so graciously shows.
Yet all of these seeds of love and respect that Gary so gently planted in all of our hearts will surly leave blossomsmemories that will never fade away.
To his family, let it be known that Gary was quite open when it came to discussing with his friends the love that he held for his family and especially for that of his lovely bride.
Let be known that we all are sharing your sorrow at this time.
God Bless
It was a pleasure working with such a person of integrity and also having a great personality. Farewell, my friend.
Gary was a great friend and mentor for me who I had the privilege of knowing for the last 31 years. I will never forget his laughter and friendship.
We want to offer our sincerest condolences to the Gary family.
We will always remember Gary as a honest and true friend.Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Guynn family.It was a true honor to have had such a special person in our lifes.We will always remember all the good times we have shared with Gary.
Gary was a great person and a fantastic leader. He will be missed by anyone that was privileged to know him, including many friends from GE. I will continue to have many fantastic memories of Gary.
Gary was a great colleague and wonderful person with an awesome sense of humor – we will never forget his laugh and the joy he brought into the office. He will be greatly missed. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of him. With deepest sympathy to Denny and family.
Dearest Denise,
You and your family are in my continued thoughts and prayers. May it ease your heart knowing so many loved and admire your wonderful husband, and are holding you up in prayer. What ever you need, I am here for you! Much Love, Peace and Prayers, Sandy xo
Papa, I always liked comming over and playing with you. You took me for walks and gave me treats even when my mommmy told you not too. I will keep going over and playing with Grandma, and I promise I would poop on your floor like you always said I would. Love you Papa. Love Zoe
We are so very sorry for your loss. Gary was a great friend and colleague. He will be truly missed. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our prayers are with you and your family. Was sorry to hear about your loss. God be with you and give you peace in your hearts.
Denise, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
It was very nice to have known you Gary. Our Hearts and Prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless You!
Dear Denny,
Our hearfelt condolences are with you and your family at this tragic time.
I keep remembering when Gary first started to work at Smiths and we use to have the “repair shop” parties. Also when you and I worked the night shift together at gosh I can’t even remember the name of the company nowanyway you know where I mean! Oops senior moment got the name now it was Concept. We use to go out every Friday morning for breakfast. I also remember Rohna and Harold as young teens at Seminole High and the many good times you, Gary, Richard and I had together like the Smith’s Christmas parties and then breakfast afterwards at 1 or 2 in the morning and the picnics. These are all good memories to keep with you. I know Richard and I will.
Richard was really happy that Gary joined him and Lonny for the retirees breakfasts. The three of them did a lot of catching up and getting to know each other again.
Gary will be missed by all of us. If you need help with anything please give Richard or me a call. We’ll be glad to help you in any way we can.
May God Bless you and yours.
With Sincere Condolences,
Richard and Jerry Keefer
The measure of a man’s life are the memories he leaves behind for the rest of us, in my years of working with Gary – A person with Integrity, compassion and common sense will always be the memory I have of Gary. God Speed on his next journey.
My deepeest sympathy to the entire family. I will miss my dear long time friend and will grieve his loss but will always remember the good times we had together. Gary was a blessing to all of those who knew him.
Gary, we will miss you. We thank you for taking such good care of our daughter, before and after she married your son. You will be deeply missed and in our thoughts always
My deepest sympathy goes out to Gary’s family. He was so proud of each of you. Gary was a wonderful man who influenced many that he came in contact with – including me, who had the privilege of working outside his office for the last few years. He will be missed. It’s not often that you cross paths with a person of his integrity. May God comfort you in his loss.
Dad, I love you and miss you very much. Your new grandchild little girl will arrive in August 2008 and she is going to have the nickname Coconut that you came up with. I am going to make sure that Coconut knows who her Grandpa was and what you liked to do. We will take care of mom for you and make sure she is happy. We will miss spending time with you during the holidays and at the river house.
Love Always, Your Daugher; Ronna and Mike Hruska
Grandpa, I love you and miss you but I know your up in the clouds with Dixie and your taking her for walks. When I hear thunder I will think of you. I will remember the times that I was on your boat with you at the river house and also always remember that you helped my daddy build my play set in my back yard. I will always make sure that Grandma is happy. Love you Grandpa! Love, Sean Hruska Peanut
God saw he was getting tired,
and a cure ws not to be,
so he put his arms around him and whispered, “Come with Me.”
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and saw him fade away; Although we couldn’t bear to lose him, we could not bid him to stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands were laid to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us – He only takes the best.
Denny and Family,
My deepest condolences. I had the pleasure of working, socializing and golfing with Gary for the past 28 years. He was a great friend and fun to be around. We will all miss him very much.
I had the pleasure of working with Gary for 8 years before his battle pulled him from Smiths. He was very personable and well liked amongst his colleagues, especially his hearty laugh. His presence at work has been missed for a while, and will forever be missed in the future. God bless his family and know that many will keep him in their thoughts and prayers.
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the Guynn family. Gary was a very important influence on my personal life, as well as professionally. Gary’s leadership traits were inspirational as was his honesty and integrity. It has been and always will be my mission in life to mirror that of Gary’s. Good-bye, my friend.
My deepest sympathy to Gary’s family. Gary was a good friend and great man. It was a pleasure and privilege to work with Gary.
I hope you have peace of mind knowing that Gary is in God’s care.
It was a pleasure to have worked with Gary, he will be missed.
Dear, Denny,Ronna and Harold
We want to extend our deepest sympathy, and although i had not been in touch with you guys in a long time gary will be missed very much
all our prayers and thoughts go out to denny,children and family so sorry love to all jenny
So sorry for your loss. May God be with you at this time of need.
with prayers
Jeanette, Erin,andJohnny Gollery
jenny’s daugher, and grandchildren
I only worked for Gary a short time. However it didn’t take long to recognize the character and integrity he possessed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Denny and family, Even though we only knew Gary for a relatively short time 3-4 years we felt like we knew each other forever. I admired Gary for his love and dedication to his family and for his passion for life. We shared many common interest and loved sharing our hunting stories together. I will think of him everytime I go to the woods, everytime I get in my truck you know what I mean Denny and everytime we get around the suwannee river area. Our deepest synpathy with great memories. GaryandSally
My thoughts and prayers are with the Guynn family. It was an honor to know and work with Gary. He was a true professional.
I am so sorry for your loss. Gary took great pleasure in talking about his wonderful family. He was a great man who will be missed by many. God bless all of you.
Although I did not know Gary personally, I knew him through Heather and I offer my condolences to the family.