Michael L. Guinn, Sr., 50

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Michael L. Guinn, Sr., 50, of Hillsboro, died on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at his residence.

Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 15, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Hough Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Funeral services will follow, beginning at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Kenny Vallelonga, of World Harvest Church in Hillsboro, officiating. Burial will be held in Waveland Cemetery.

Mr. Guinn was born Dec. 5, 1968, in Bethalto, to George and Mary (Massey) Guinn. He married Rosemary Renfro on Dec. 30, 1988, and she survives.

Mr. Guinn graduated from Hillsboro High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. 

He completed CNA classes in Litchfield before working as a CNA at Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Taylor Springs for over 30 years, as well as Hillsboro Health Care. He loved and was loved by the residents and his co-workers, and he loved his family and grandson.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Guinn is survived by his mother of Litchfield;  one son, Michael L. Guinn, Jr. of Hillsboro; daughter, Cassandra "Cassie" (fiance Jarred Rufus) Guinn of Hillsboro; one grandson, Kahl Michael Rufus; and siblings, Joyce Eckelbarger of Indiana, Georgia Gunn and Patty Meyers, both of Hillsboro, Barbara Hopley of Irving, George A. Guinn, II of Walshville, Emma Ruth Sprock and Susan Guinn, both of Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his father; and one sister, Diana Happy.

Memorials may be directed to the Montgomery County Cancer Association.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.houghfuneralhome.com.