July 19, 1935 – June 13, 2020
Jeremiah Michael McGuire, 84, Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Westfield. He was born on July 19, 1935 to Byron and Bernice (Watson) McGuire in Westfield.
Jerry was a 1953 graduate of Westfield High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in Hawaii during the Korean War. For 27 years, Jerry worked as a locksmith for Western Electric. He was a life-long member of Christ United Methodist Church. At age 48, Jerry was diagnosed with a life-threatening, debilitating condition. Through his unwavering faith, his will to fight, and his love for God and his family, he lived each and every day as a gift from God.
Jerry enjoyed being outdoors on his family’s land, fishing, and mushroom hunting. He loved IU basketball and Westfield High School athletics. A great storyteller, Jerry never met a stranger. He had a non-judgmental nature and was a very gentle, compassionate, and loving man who gave tremendous love and kindness to all. To know Jerry was to love him. He believed that everyone deserved kindness and love. Jerry loved his community and cherished his family more than anything in his life.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn H. McGuire; daughters, Stacy McGuire and Kim McGuire (John Schenkel); sisters-in-law, Barbara Young and Ila Grinstead; several nieces and nephews; and lots of loving friends.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Michael Douglas McGuire; brother, Leslie McGuire; and sister, Marilyn Harkness.
Services with military honors will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville, with visitation from 3 p.m. to the time of service at the funeral home. Rev. Mark D. Wesler will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Open Doors of Washington Township, 19360 Tomlinson Road, Westfield, IN 46074; or Westfield High School Athletics, 18250 N. Union St., Westfield IN 46074.
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