Steve McGuire

Steve McGuire of Blytheville went home to rest with his personal Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Little Rock. He was born to Gene and Vivian Abbott McGuire in Blytheville.

Steve loved his community and Mississippi County. He was a very active member of his beloved First Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir for well over 50 years. Steve served his county with honor in the United States Navy. He was the retired owner and operator of McGuire and Sons Farms and served Mississippi County as County Judge for 16 years. Steve graduated from the University of Arkansas where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He participated in numerous professional and community organizations and particularly enjoyed the Rotary Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Anne Tyler McGuire; and his parents.

Steve is survived by his son, Eric McGuire (Leigh Kemp) of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; daughter, Tyler McGuire of Blytheville; sister, Jo Alice McDonald (Tom) of Jonesboro; and grandson, Zach Hixson (Julia) of Fayetteville.

The family would like to extend thanks to the staff at Memory Care of Little Rock at Good Shepherd and Kindred Hospice team for their kindness, help and support.

Private funeral services were held Tuesday, May 4, at the First Presbyterian Church in Blytheville with Rev. Mike Wey officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1520 North 10th Street, Blytheville, AR 72315 or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.