Louie Guess, 91, a resident of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Fayetteville. He was born April 9, 1933 in Briggs, Oklahoma, the son of Willie and Addie (Martin) Guess.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Phyllis Johnson; brothers Raymond, Dick and James (Tex) Guess; sisters, Annie Wilson, May Bearpaw, Susie Hawkins and Dorothy Crawford.
Louie was a member of the Lincoln Riding Club. He organized the first street dance in Lincoln. He was also a part of building the arena in Lincoln. He was a AI for Curtis Breeding Service for several years. He was an avid horseshoer for many years, he also worked for Franklin Electric for over 14yrs. He was a well known cowboy who loved to rope, teach kids and break horses. He also ranched on the Sundowner Ranch in Prairie Grove and the Luginbuel Farm in Lincoln. He loved to cook hamburgers, pancakes, bake apple pies and homemade banana pudding and donuts. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He taught both of his daughters to ride and then taught the grandkids to rope and ride. He enjoyed playing music with friends and telling stories.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Charlene Guess; daughter, Cindy Lou Hamilton and husband Chad; step daughters, Cindy Watkins and Linda Smith; stepson, Jimmy Smith and wife Tammy; sisters, Rose Miller and Leona Guess; grandchildren, Shyanna Hamilton, Colton Crainshaw, Travis Smith, Jeremey Watkins and wife Meredith, Brandy Curtis and husband Richard; eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 28th, 2024, at Summers Missionary Baptist Church in Summers, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Lower Campground Cemetery in Marble, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Riding Club or Willard Walker Hospice.