Tom W. Guyton, Jr.

Mr. Tom W. “Tommy” Guyton, 80, of Macon, MS passed away at Regency Hospital in Meridian, MS on Tuesday, September 17. Mr. Guyton was the son of the late Tom Watson and Dorothy Misso Guyton and, with the exception of a term of service with the U.S. Air Force, lived all of his life in Noxubee County, MS. Mr. Tommy, as he was best known, was born in Macon on November 24, 1932 and graduated from Macon High School in the Class of 1951. During his stint with the Air Force, he was stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX with the 3545th Maintenance & Supply Group. Soon after his discharge from service, he married the love of his life, Janet Holliman, to whom he was married for over 50 years. Mrs. Janet had already gone to be with the Lord and was awaiting her husband in Heaven.
Mr. Tommy was a very diverse person who had many interests, both in business and recreation. He was a dairy and beef cattle farmer as well as the owner of Cade Hardware, first in Brooksville, MS and later in Macon. Also, along with his wife, he was owner of Beauty Chateau and A. Klaus & Co. in Macon. He was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as golfing. He also enjoyed traveling.
His family members variously describe him as: outgoing, loving, kind, caring and a very dedicated father and friend. Mr. Tommy enjoyed celebrating life and always tried to live life to the fullest measure. He was always willing to share his time and knowledge.
He loved people, as was evidenced not only by his involvement with community and civic organizations, but by his willingness to help anyone in need. Mr. Tommy was a past member of the Brooksville Rotary Club, the Noxubee County Chamber of Commerce, and was a longtime member of the Zach Brooks Golf Course in Macon. He was a charter member of the Macon Lions Club and had recently been honored for over 50 years of involved service. Mr. Tommy was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Macon.
Mr. Tommy is survived by his mother-in-law: Mrs. Anna Belle Holliman of Macon; two daughters: Mrs. Teleah Carter (Claude) of Columbus, MS and Mrs. Beverly Ross (Bill) of Macon. Also surviving him are two sisters: Mrs. Jean Anderson (Fred) of Utica, MS and Mrs. Juanita Hamill (Verely)of Brookhaven, MS. as well as one brother-in-law: Mickey Holliman (Babs) of Tupelo, MS. and his three grandchildren: Anna Leigh Whitehead (Jonathan) and Emily Vernon (Nick), both of Louisville, MS and Trent Ross (Krystal) of Macon. Also left to mourn his passing are five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Tommy’s funeral service will be held on Friday, September 20 at 11:00 A.M. from Calvary Baptist Church with his son-in-law, Bro. Bill Ross, and Bro. Jimmy Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot at Salem Cemetery near Macon. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 until 11:00 A.M. prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, any memorials should be made to the missions of Calvary Baptist Church or to the donor’s favorite charity.