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Submitted: 10/17/21 • Approved: 10/17/21 • Last Updated: 10/20/21 • R463686-G463684-S3
Harlen Eugene “Jack”
June 22, 1916-May 23, 2006
Vergie Nelle
May 27, 1920-November 19, 2009
Michael Eugene Stanley
February 20, 1963-April 26, 2008
Please see Guynes Headstone Backside
*Photo/information, courtesy of Edith Guynes Stanley
*Obituary Harlen Eugene “Jack”
Harlen Eugene 'Jack' Guynes
Harlen Eugene 'Jack' Guynes, 89, met his Savior face-to-face Tuesday, May 23, 2006, and greeted his mother and father, E. D. and Margaret Guynes and his brothers, Robert and H. B. and his sister Augusta.
No services are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Jack was born on June 22, 1916 in Wheeler where he grew up. He has been a Borger resident since 1948, but he always loved Wheeler. He told many stories about working at Pucketts, the drug store, and helping Doc Gaines. He also remembered the farmers all coming to town on Saturday and the grocery store staying open late to accommodate those who wanted to pick their groceries up right before heading back home.
His dad made and played the fiddle, and Jack always loved music. He played boogie-woogie piano in the style you can't learn from books. His gathered family enjoyed hearing him play the Black & White Rag and other favorite tunes just a week before his death.
He was the retired owner of Guynes Signs. Borger streets are still lined with signs he created, and there are even a few still left in Wheeler.
He married Vergie Ashley on May 28, 1939 in Clovis, NM. He was a loving and faithful husband and has been a dedicated caregiver for the last several years.
He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Borger and served faithfully in his church, greeting members and visitors for many years.
He was preceded in death by his son-in-law Terry Lehmann on May 5, 2006.
Survivors include his wife; a son Harlen Guynes and wife Charlotte of Lynchburg, VA; three daughters, Edith Stanley of Borger, Twila Lehmann of San Angelo, and Mary Jo Smith and husband Porter of Ruidoso, NM; a brother Clyde R. Guynes and wife Anita of Crosby; two sisters, Florene Beaty of Wheeler and Pressley Holler of Browerville, MN; nine grandchildren: Diana Kae and Michael Eugene Stanley, Jenny Ruth and Trenton Ashley Lehmann, Alisa Jo and Amber Gay Smith, Erica Renae, Sadie Nicole and Jacki Dyan Guynes; and four great-grandchildren: A.J. and Jack Cleghorn, Katerina Zoe and Nicholas Lucas Jacomides.
Memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 6900 I-40 West, Suite 150, Amarillo TX 79106.
*Obituary Vergie Nelle (Ashley)
Vergie Nelle Guynes, 89, died Thursday, November 19, 2009 in Borger.
No services are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Mrs. Guynes was born on May 27, 1920 in Wheeler, Texas and had been a Borger resident since 1948. She was a retired clerk for Phillips and was a former member of the Jane Phillips Sorority. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, serving in many ways, but especially as teacher of youth and adults and in Vacation Bible Schools.
She is survived by her son - Harlen Guynes of Lynchburg, VA, three daughters - Edith Stanley of Borger, Twila Lehmann of Austin, Mary Jo Smith of Alto, NM, two sisters - Joan Pickett of Amarillo, Gertrude Green of Wichita Falls, TX, eight grandchildren: Diana Kae Stanley, Jenny Ruth and Trenton Ashley Lehmann, Alisa Jo and Amber Gay Smith, Erica Renae, Sadie Nicolle and Jacki Dyan Guynes;and eight great-grandchildren: A.J. and Jack Cleghorn, Katerina Zoe, Nicholas Lucas and Bailey Elizabeth Jacomides, and Elsa Belle and Lucy Josephine Minnig.
Vergie is preceded in death by her husband – H.E. "Jack" Guynes; parents – Joseph and Nelle Ashley; son-in-law Terry Lehmann; a grandson – Michael Stanley; and four sisters: Curtis Moore, Clistie Jones, Edith Smith, and Barbara Bates and a brother, Leonard Joshua Ashley.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Odyssey Healthcare 6900 I-40 W. Suite 150 Amarillo, Texas 79106.
*Obituary Michael Eugene Stanley
Michael E. Stanley, 45 of Borger passed away in Borger Sat. April 26th. Memorial services will be Tuesday April 29th at 2:00 pm at First United Methodist Church. Rev. Don Boren, pastor will officiate. Cremation was under the direction of Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Michael was born in Borger and graduated from Borger High School in 1982. He worked as a data base administrator. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Borger. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Harlen " Jack" Guynes and Achel Stanley.
Michael "Me-gene" Stanley was the type of person one rarely meets in a lifetime. He loved everyone and all loved him in return. He could make computers turn back flips and was a walking encyclopedia on every subject. In recent years he returned to Borger to become a rock for the entire family, especially his mother, as they cared for "Granny" and "Pawpaw". His influence spread to the entire community. People called on him for every imaginable job. He would never say "no", and he could do anything. We love you, Michael, and we can't imagine the world without you.
He is survived by his mother Edith Guynes Stanley of Borger and father Harold Stanley of Lubbock; sister Diana Kae Stanley and friend Fred Langen of San Jose, CA; grandmothers Vergie Ashley Guynes of Borger and Billie Stanley of Bentonville, Arkansas; aunts Twila Guynes Lehmann of San Angelo, Tx and Mary Jo Guynes Smith and husband Porter of Ruidoso, NM; uncles Harlen Guynes and wife Charlotte of Lynchberg, VA, Jim Stanley and wife Dana of Bentonville, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Odyssey Health Care 6900 I -40 West Suite 150 Amarillo, Texas 79106
Contributed on 10/17/21
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