Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Kenneth Guffey


04/25/1947 - 09/29/2020


Kenneth Guffey, age 73 of Hayesville, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

He was born in Clay County, NC. to the late Jess and Evie Ramey Guffey. Kenneth was a corp engineer, forman and plant manager for a cable and wire company. He loved hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Garrett Guffey; one son, Charles Edward Guffey and wife Angela; one daughter, Melissa Guffey Maney and husband Rex; two brothers, Rondal Guffey and JL Guffey; one sister, Benlee Payne; four grandchildren, Ashley Guffey, Amber Guffey, Brandon Maney and Katie Maney; and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm, Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville. Pastor Billy Franklin will officiate. Burial will be at Shooting Creek Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at 1 pm - 3 pm, Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel of Hayesville.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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