Alvin Willis Guy

alvin guy

March 3, 1930 ~ October 16, 2026

Born in: Candler, NC
Resided in: Candler, NC

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Alvin 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.

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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. As Sonny takes this new journey there will be no more pain and suffering. He will be missed and always loved. His many family and friends memories will keep him alive here on earth. I am blessed to call him my family as well. Always kind and loving to me. I will cherish the time that I was able to spend with him. I give my sincerest love to Ruby as she was Sonny’s light. May God give strength and wisdom to get through this time and hold each of you with His strong hold and the Love He has for His children. As my heart is saddened for each of you I will be here in prayer and here to talk if needed. Love you each sincerely, God love and blessings bestowed upon you.

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  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

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  5. I am so sorry for your loss! Sonny, you will be missed! I will never forget you were my 2nd boss, I was 17, when I worked at the VA in the Urology Department. Then, you were my sister’s father-in-law. I love you Ruby. I am so sorry for your loss. To all the family, whom I consider my family, my heart hurts for you! God Bless You! All my love and prayers🙏🙏

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  6. Sonny and my Dad (Spook) grew up cousins and best friends, when they got together telling their story’s, there was a lot of laughing going to happen, Sonny was a great person, like my Dad he will be missed

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  9. I knew you all my life grew up not far from you and kept up with news although I have lived away since 1954. We folks from Beaverdam grew up strong and thankful you made it so many happy active years. See ya in Heaven Sony.

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  10. Ruby and family-
    Thoughts and prayers to all. While working at the VA anytime I ran into Sonny, he had me laughing about management, staff and tales of my own Parris family members. Sorry we haven’t kept in touch. He will surely be missed.

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  11. Time has a way of passing ever so quickly. I still remember how excited I would get as a young boy when Dad would take us to visit Sonny & Ruby – such good memories! Aunt Ruby, my heart goes out to you as you grieve the loss of Uncle Sonny after so many years together.

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