Harold "Gene" Mcguire

Harold Eugene “Gene” McGuire, age 82, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Lake Regional Health Systems, Osage Beach, Missouri, after a short illness. Gene was born July 30, 1938 in Decaturville, Missouri to James Ellis and Josephine (Decoursey) McGuire. On July 14, 1957, Gene was united in marriage to Janice Rozanne Edwards. Together they shared sixty-three years of marriage. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Terry McGuire; and six siblings, Adah Marler, Elsie Rucker, Warren McGuire, Ivey Burns, Leona Burns, and Alvia McGuire. Gene is survived by his wife, Janice, of the home; three sons, Jim McGuire and wife Joni, of Camdenton, Michael McGuire and wife June of Amsterdam, Missouri, and Joe McGuire and wife Stephani, of Montreal; a daughter-in-law, Diane McGuire, of Camdenton; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; his brother, J.R. McGuire and wife Betty, of Camdenton; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family and many dear friends. Gene was saved at the age of fourteen at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church. He was ordained as a Deacon at Myetta Missionary Baptist Church in the late 1960’s and was a Charter member and Deacon at Decaturville Missionary Baptist Church for over forty-five years. Gene was a gifted auto and truck mechanic and had owned and operated a service station in Camdenton for many years. He later owned McGuire Trucking and had worked at S&W Propane until his retirement in 2005. Gene was a soft-spoken gentleman that loved to make music and sing in Church, numerous reunions and many other events in the area. Gene and Janice sang countless hymns together throughout the years and were truly best friends. He also enjoyed taking care of his livestock and raising a garden. Later in life, Gene had taken up woodworking and had created many beautiful pieces that he shared with his family. Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and many accomplishments and will treasure the many memories he has created for his family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, January 21, 2021 in the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Camdenton, Missouri. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of service Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mt. Horeb Cemetery, Decaturville, Missouri. Those unable to attend may pay their respects at their convenience from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm Wednesday and from 8:00 am until time of services Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the family and mailed to the funeral home at 15 Clint Ave., Camdenton, MO 65020. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.