Donald Monroe McGuire, 90, of Lynchburg died Monday, September 12, 2016. He was the loving husband of Dorothy Perrow McGuire for 69 years.
Donald was born in Watauga County, North Carolina on November 16, 1925 a son of the late George Franklin McGuire, Sr. and Fannie Grogan McGuire. Donald honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He owned and operated his own television repair business, McGuire TV for many years and then worked for Kroger for 15 years before retiring. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Concord, where he served as a deacon for 55 years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Stewart A. McGuire and his wife Deborah of Lynchburg, a daughter Cynthia Shields and her husband Ahern of Lynchburg, one brother George F. McGuire, Jr. of Lynchburg, and one grandson Andrew Shields of Lynchburg.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Carlton A. McGuire, two sisters, Bonnie Jean Triplett and Frances Camden.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Calvary Baptist Church in Concord.
A Celebration of Donald’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 with Pastor Chad Harris officiating. Interment will follow in at the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, “Building Fund” 9388 Village Hwy. Concord, VA 24538.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.