Standford Lee (S.L.) Guffey, age 90, of Rockwood, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 20, 2023. He had just celebrated his 90^th birthday on Wednesday with family and friends.

He was born in Catoosa in Morgan County, Tennessee, on October 18, 1933. He married Billie Abston of Rockwood and raised two daughters in Kingston. He retired from Y-12 in Oak Ridge. Then he and Billie traveled and enjoyed playing golf. His family was very important to him, and he loved them all.  He was an avid gardener and his friends and family benefited from his hard work. He kept in touch with his high school classmates and helped organize many of their reunions. The last one was the 65^th in 2017.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Billie; his parents; and sister: Lillian.

He is survived by his daughters: Debbie (Terry) Smith and Linda (Lawrence) Valdivia; grandchildren:  Brian Cox, Anthony Valdivia, Claire, Kenric & Jordan Smith; great-grandchildren: Amber, Adam & Avery Cox, Grant, Andrew, Aubree, Olivia, and Wesley Smith; sister-in-law: Brenda (Sam) Turner; brother-in-law: Jerry Abston; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends: Peggy Lowe, Wayne & Vickie Melton, and Jeff & Stacie Tilley.

The family would like to thank Professional Case Management Nurses and personal care givers for their care and support for the last three years.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will follow at 7 pm with Pastor Steve McCullar officiating. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Nelson Cemetery in Catoosa.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Nelson Cemetery Fund for upkeep of the cemetery.  Send donations to Nelson Cemetery Fund c/o Debbie Smith, 121 Lakescene Road, Kingston, Tn 37763

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.