Loyd "Joe" Guest

Loyd J. "Joe" Guest, 84, passed away February 12, 2022, at home after an extended illness. He now is at peace.
The Guest family moved to Chattanooga from Mississippi in 1965, built a home in Hixson, TN in 1971 where they now reside. Joe was retired and had been an insurance adjuster and CAT Storm adjuster for over 50 years working with various adjusting firms. He never met at stranger, touching many lives with his humor and always left you smiling. He always thought laughter was the best medicine. He loved his family, his animals and birds, flying and Cajun cooking and music. He was a member of Valleybrook Presbyterian Church.

Joe was preceded in death by his father, Alva Guest; mother, Lois Haynes, stepfather, J.W. Haynes; sisters, Nell Sudduth and Beverly Shelton.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rebecca McGee Guest, son, L. J. "Jerry' Guest, Jr.; brothers, Steve Guest and Hank Guest, sister, Janet Lynn Guest; stepbrother, J.W. Haynes, Jr; four very special brothers & sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. We will miss him greatly.

There will be no visitation or services at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at Valleybrook Presbyterian Church and will be announced at a later date.

The family would like to extend thanks and gratitude to the nursing staff at the DCI Dialysis Clinic in Hixson, and the nursing staff at Memorial Hospital - Main Campus, for his excellent care and also to the loving members of Valleybrook Presbyterian Church who steadfastly supported and visited during his illness. A special heartfelt thanks is given to Michael Spadafina who has become a member of the family assisting with care of the home and Joe's care for the past year.
Any memorial contributions may be given to the Salvation Army, Valleybrook Presbyterian Church or McKamey Animal Center.