DL Capt. William Murrell Guy

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. William Murrell Guy

August 31, 1942 - August 7, 2024

 

We honor and remember the life of retired Delta Air Lines pilot USAF ret. Brigadier General William “Bill” Murrell Guy, age 81.  Bill joined Delta Air Lines 09-12-1969 and was based DFW, then 031/ATL prior to his retiring.  Bill is survived by his wife Carole, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information is available online at

 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dfw/name/william-guy-obituary?id=55815594

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William Guy Obituary

William "Bill" M. Guy

Fort Worth, Texas - Brigadier General William Murrell Guy, known affectionately as Bill, passed away on August 7, 2024, at the age of 81, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born on August 31, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, Bill's life was marked by his dedication to his work, his love for the outdoors, and his deep affection for his family.

 

A proud graduate of Memphis State University, Bill earned his BA in marketing in 1964. His leadership skills were evident early on as he excelled in the ROTC program, leading to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Bill served his country with distinction, flying tactical airlift operations in the Vietnam War until 1969. He continued his service in the Texas Air National Guard, where he held several key positions, including Chief of the 136th Airlift Wing Command Post and Commander of the 181st Airlift Squadron. In 1992, he was promoted to Brigadier General, assuming the role of Wing Commander of the 136th Tactical Airlift Wing at Hensley Field until his retirement from military service in 1995.

 

Parallel to his military career, Bill worked as a pilot for Delta Airlines for 32 years, flying aircraft ranging from the DC-8 to the B777. He retired in 2002 as the Chief Line Check Pilot for the B777, having logged over 25,000 hours of flying time across military and civilian aircraft. Beyond aviation, Bill ventured into real estate, energy, and other business interests, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit.

 

Bill's enthusiasm extended into his community involvement and hobbies. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Keller. He served as a founding member and director of the B-36 Peacemaker Museum in Ft. Worth and volunteered as treasurer of the 911 Aircrew Memorial Foundation.

 

An avid sports enthusiast, Bill possessed a passion for hunting and fishing with his friends. A natural athlete, he excelled at baseball, playing shortstop for much of his youth. His devotion to aviation fueled his love of his restored 1949 L17B Navion aircraft which he flew to his ranch, on hunting trips, and for charitable organizations.

 

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Bedford Guy and Valla Ruth Guy, and his brother, Maurice Webber.

 

Bill is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Carole Hays Guy; three children, Deidre Guy Northcott (John), Andrea Guy Folse (Kevin), and Eric Guy (Donna); and eight grandchildren: Michael, Hana (Trevor), Graham, Caleb, Jack, Marin, Savannah (Adam), and Skyler. He also leaves behind a great-grandchild, Oliver Kemp, and his brothers, Gary (Lynn) and Ron (Nancy) Guy, as well as many nieces and nephews.

 

Bill's legacy as a patriot, pilot, and family man will be cherished and remembered by all who knew him. His faith in Christ gives his family and friends the confidence that we will be reunited with Bill in heaven.

 

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 2:30 pm at the Live Oak Chapel at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Road, Ft. Worth, Texas.

 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/