Alvin Willis Guy
March 3, 1930 ~ October 16, 2026
Born in:
Candler, NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailAlvin Willis Guy, 96, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026.
A Candler native, Alvin was a son of the late Willis and Monnie Warren Guy. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lillian Brock and Evelyn Sheets; brother, Marvin Guy; and granddaughter, Jennifer Stanley.
Mr. Guy proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Later in life, he retired from the Charles George VA Medical Center as their Chief Urology Tech. He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Browns View Church.
In addition to watching Atlanta Braves baseball and the Duke Blue Devils, Alvin loved competing with his friends on the golf course and on the results of sporting events. He grew the best garden in the world, and was known as ‘The Tomato Man’! He enjoyed a weekend camping, but more than anything loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Parris Guy; daughter, Debbie Sebring (Donald); son, Scott Guy (Karen); grandchildren, Lacy Powell, Lindsey Brown, Greg Guy (Courtney), and Derek Guy (Kacie); and great-grandchildren, Savannah, Breanna, Andy, Rylan, Luke, Liam, Landon, and Landry.
The Celebration of Alvin’s Life will be held at a later date.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Dear family, I am so sorry for your great loss. Sonny’s presence will be greatly missed here. You can take comfort that although he is not present here he is with his Savior. I pray the sweet Holy Spirit will embrace you all in the comfort of His arms in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dear family, I am so sorry for your great loss. Sonny’s presence will be greatly missed here. You can take comfort that although he is not present here he is with his Savior. I pray the sweet Holy Spirit will embrace you all in the comfort of His arms in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dear family, I am so sorry for your great loss. Sonny’s presence will be greatly missed here. You can take comfort that although he is not present here he is with his Savior. I pray the sweet Holy Spirit of God will embrace you all in the comfort of His arms in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.