Foy James Guinn, 80, passed away at his home in Hodges, Alabama. He was born in Belgreen on Oct. 31, 1935. He attended Dempsey School and graduated from Belgreen High School in 1955 where he excelled in varsity basketball. He was married to Faye Hindman for 55 years and was employed by U.S. Reduction in Russellville for over 25 years. He was a member of New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Hodges. He enjoyed gardening, farming, Alabama football, watching high school basketball and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
Services will be today, June 11, at 4 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel, Red Bay, with Brother Tony Wood officiating. Burial will be in Old Line Cemetery in Hodges. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, Al. will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Hindman Guinn; daughters, Celia Sylvester (Don), Florence and Neita Fannin (Aubrey), Huntsville; one son, Tim Guinn (Sandy), Russellville; grandsons, Michael Calvo (Nicole), Springfield, Tennessee, Andrew and Avery Guinn, Russellville; one granddaughter, Chloe Fannin, Huntsville and one great-grandson, Tristen Calvo, Springfield, Tennessee. He leaves behind one brother, Gillie Guinn (Zula Mae) Belgreen, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Miner Matthew and Nancy Safrona Guinn and four brothers, O. C., Troy, Voil and Orville Guinn.
Pallbearers will be fellow church members.
