Jeffrey Richard Guinness Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Jeffrey Richard Guinness of Decatur, Georgia is shared. Jeffrey, born on September 27, 1964, passed away on October 13, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Jeffrey will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Jeffrey by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Jeffrey is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Jeffrey’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his father William Guinness; and his sister Karen Guinness. He is survived by: his mother Helen Guinness; his wife Kelley Ann Durst; his brother James Guinness (Eva) of Atlanta; his sister-in-law Julie Ward of Washington, D. C.; his nephew Stuart Raymond Durst of Washington, D. C.; his niece Abigail Anna Durst of Chicago, Illinois; and his cousins, Tom Roberts of Galveston and Gary Roberts of Buellton, California..
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church (421 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730).
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in memory of Jeff to the Support Greg Germani Fund (http://www.gofundme.com. (http://www.gofundme.com) support-greg-germani); or the Atlanta Community Food Bank (http://www.acfb.org).
