Gene E. Guile
Age 86, of East Lansing, and formerly of Holt, MI, passed away October 19, 2023. He was born August 19, 1937, in Lansing, MI, to Chester and Thelma Guile. Gene graduated from Everett High School in 1955, then attended Michigan State University where he received his bachelor’s degree.
Gene was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy and retired from the City of Lansing where he worked as a purchasing agent. He was also a member of Holt United Methodist Church, volunteered at many organizations including; Boy Scouts, political campaigns, coaching football for his boys, and volunteered at McLaren Hospital for 20 years. Gene was a member of the Downtown Coaches Club, The Old Newsboys, and PTA. He was an extreme Spartan fan and had season tickets to MSU football for many years. His hobbies include: golf, gardening, travelling (he had visited all 50 state capitols), going for rides and studying the Bible. Gene was very proud to be on the 1955 Everett High School Football team that entered into the Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame.
Gene is survived by his wife, Betty J. Guile; children, Edward Guile and Michelle Barragan; stepdaughter, Laurie Stephenson; grandchildren, Corey Barragan, Jessica Barragan, Shelby (Brandon) Baron, Marissa (Stevie) McKee, Chantz Stephenson, and Lauryn Stephenson; great-grandchildren, Eliona Anderson, Josiah Barragan, Kadion Barragan, Grey McKee, Maren McKee, and Blayke Baron; sister-in-law, Joann (David) Edwards, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Thelma Guile; mother-in-law, Fanny Sparkes; sons, Brian Guile and Brett Guile; stepson, Brian Stephenson; brothers, Larry (Linda) Guile, and Stephen Guile; brother-in-law, Robert (Beverly) Sparkes; sister-in-law, Annabelle Sparkes.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Holt United Methodist Church, 2321 N Aurelius Rd, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Maple Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holt United Methodist Church or Residential Hospice.
11 Messages to “Gene E. Guile”
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Suzanne Moore
October 21, 2023 at 11:53 amTo The Guile Family: May your cherished memories of Gene bring you comfort and may knowing that he is in God’s loving embrace give you peace.
Kristin
October 21, 2023 at 1:55 pmOne of my best memories of Uncle Gene was when I was in about 8th or 9th grade. He called our house and I answered “Guile residence” and he said, “Well hi Kris, this is your Uncle Gene. How are you?” It truly did not even enter my mind that he actually wanted to know how I was. Grown ups generally didn’t interact with kids like that back then. So I told him fine and please hold while I get my dad. He said, “No Kris. Wait a minute. I want to know how YOU are. What’s new with you? How’s school?” I was stunned and felt so treasured. What a blessing. I’ve never forgotten it and never will. Rest in peace, Uncle Gene. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Betty Guile
November 6, 2023 at 9:23 amWhat a nice and thoughtful thing to remember Kris. That certainly meant a lot to me and know it would to your Uncle Gene also.
Art Hartig
October 21, 2023 at 4:22 pmI have fond memories of the noon hour walks we had on our lunch hours when we both worked for the City of Lansing. He was a very nice person!
Beverly
October 22, 2023 at 9:22 amI met Gene through Betty. Betty and I worked together, and Gene would come over to see her. We also had many social outings together. He was a great guy, a true gentleman, and loved his family. Gene is no longer in pain. We pray for comfort for Betty and other members of his family at this difficult time. Gene will also be remembered as “one of the good guys”. Rest in Peace.
Jessica
October 22, 2023 at 6:36 pmI miss you, Grandpa. I remember when you and I would go to the green house and while in the car you would make the funniest voices..your best was Donald duck..you would quack and quack.You would also speak in other languages. You were a father to me. I know you are shining down on us from heaven. Have fun hanging with the good lord.
Dana Bowen
October 23, 2023 at 7:52 pmMy Condolences to Ed and his family
Mr Dana Bowen
Debbie Vrooman
October 25, 2023 at 8:51 amEd, my Condolences to you and your family, so sorry for your loss.
Debbie Vrooman
D Richardson
October 26, 2023 at 9:42 amWhen a great person passes, for years and years they leave a light behind them, the light is on the paths of who they have touched. I am thankful that I knew Gene (Mr Guile). He was a great person such as this. His memory will live with his family and in many people outside his immediate family. His smile, his chuckle laugh, his wisdom, his listening ear. Rest in Peace.
Gary Middleton
November 1, 2023 at 11:58 amGene, a truly grand man.He set the bar high at an early age and it remained there his entire life.His devotion to faith,family,country and friends was always present.He selflessly devoted time to assisting others with a warm smile on his face.His naturally kind heart found him helping the young, the less fortunate, the hospitalized and the elderly. Gene’s personal quest for knowledge never wained until the day the lord called him home.Gene , thank you for a wonderful example on how to live life.God bless you and Rest In Peace.
Janice Nagele
November 3, 2023 at 8:26 pmDear Betty and family,
I was saddened to read of Gene’s passing.I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by his many friends as well as his family.Gene and you were great neighbors for many years.We looked forward to seeing both of you every fall for cider and donuts at Dale’s. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this sad time. As ever, Janice