initial sermon at Browns Chapel AME Zion Church, he stood as a testament to God’s great mercy and as a mouthpiece and hands of service for the Heavenly Father. During his ministry, Reverend Guy pastored three churches, Williamsville AME Zion Church, Cedar Grove AME Zion Church, and Ebenezer AME Zion Church in Smyrna, where he served until his death; and Whereas, while ministering at Ebenezer, he served on several boards, including the YorkChester District Examiners of New Clergy, State of the Church (chair), and Conference Courtesy Committee; and Whereas, committed to helping his community, he served successfully on the Chester City Council and the Chester County Historical Society Committee. In addition, following the example of his father, former Chester County Councilman George Guy, Sr., who was founder and of the MLK Celebration Committee, Reverend Guy continued to devote himself to Chester County’s efforts to commemorate the legacy of the late Dr. King; and Whereas, Reverend Guy also was instrumental in helping to elect political candidates to national, state, county, and city offices. Respected for his knowledge of the political system, he spoke with courage for what he believed and worked tirelessly to register new voters and encourage citizens to exercise their voting rights; and Whereas, to his family, he was a devoted father of two children, George B. Guy III and David I. Guy; stepfather of Nicholas “Trey” Yearwood; grandfather of Derrell L.K. Guy; and stepgrandfather of Davion Anderson; and Whereas, he will be greatly missed by his dear family, church, friends, and the community at large. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate: That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the death of the Reverend George Benjamin Guy, Jr., of Chester and extend the “Ben” deepest sympathy to his family and many friends. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to George B. Guy III for the family. “Trey” XX
initial sermon at Browns Chapel AME Zion Church, he stood as a testament to God’s great mercy and as a mouthpiece and hands of service for the Heavenly Father. During his ministry, Reverend Guy pastored three churches, Williamsville AME Zion Church, Cedar Grove AME Zion Church, and Ebenezer AME Zion Church in Smyrna, where he served until his death; and Whereas, while ministering at Ebenezer, he served on several boards, including the YorkChester District Examiners of New Clergy, State of the Church (chair), and Conference Courtesy Committee; and Whereas, committed to helping his community, he served successfully on the Chester City Council and the Chester County Historical Society Committee. In addition, following the example of his father, former Chester County Councilman George Guy, Sr., who was founder and of the MLK Celebration Committee, Reverend Guy continued to devote himself to Chester County’s efforts to commemorate the legacy of the late Dr. King; and Whereas, Reverend Guy also was instrumental in helping to elect political candidates to national, state, county, and city offices. Respected for his knowledge of the political system, he spoke with courage for what he believed and worked tirelessly to register new voters and encourage citizens to exercise their voting rights; and Whereas, to his family, he was a devoted father of two children, George B. “Trey” Guy III and David I. Guy; stepfather of Nicholas Yearwood; grandfather of Derrell L.K. Guy; and stepgrandfather of Davion Anderson; and Whereas, he will be greatly missed by his dear family, church, friends, and the community at large. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate: That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the death of the Reverend George Benjamin “Ben” Guy, Jr., of Chester and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to George B. “Trey” Guy III for the family. XX