Donald Merle Guidas's obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2026 in Lynn Haven, Florida

Donald Merle Guidas

April 20, 1956 - January 21, 2026 (69 years old)

Lynn Haven, Florida

Donald Merle Guidas's obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2026 in Lynn Haven, Florida

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Southerland Family Funeral Homes

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Donald Merle Guidas

April 20, 1956 - January 21, 2026 (69 years old)

Lynn Haven, Florida

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Donald Merle Guidas Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donald Merle Guidas of Lynn Haven, Florida, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donald left this world on January 21, 2026 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Merle Guidas to show support.

He was predeceased by: his brother Gary Guidas. He is survived by: his wife Julie Guidas; his mother Pearl Guidas; his father-in-law Garry; his father Frank Guidas Jr. (Judy); his siblings, Mike Guidas and Cheri Dauphin (Darrel); his children, Rebekah Butchikas (George II), Dony Guidas and Thomas Guidas (Stacy); and his grandchildren, Kylie, Brooke, Kingsley, George III, Juliet, Ava, Tristen, Anastasia, Autumn and Samuel. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, a Venmo account (@Julie-Guidas74) has been set up for funds to be distributed to local ministries that were important to Don.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Southerland Family Funeral Homes



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January 24, 2026

Linda Barfield-jegg wrote a sympathy message

“Don (Donnie to me) was a genuine southern gentleman. God fearing and always so polite, his presence with all of us will surely be missed. Blessings to the family, Linda”


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Southerland Family Funeral Homes and Crematory
100 E 19th St, Panama City, FL 32405

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Jan 26

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Calvary Church
3701 W Hwy 390, Panama City, FL 32405

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