Elton Guffey Obituary
In loving memory of Elton Guffey (Murphy, North Carolina), born in McMinnville, Tennessee, who departed this world on November 9, 2025 at the age of 96. Elton leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Faye Guffey; and his parents, Ruth Tallet Guffey of Andrews and Wade Hayes Guffey of Andrews. He is survived by: his sister Ruth Guffey Holt of Birmingham, Alabama; his children, Joy Rose and David Guffey of Murphy; his stepson Eddie Arrowood of Murphy; his adoptive daughter Delores Frazier of Meadville, Pennsylvania.; his granddaughter Angie Rich; his great grandchildren, Wendy Ward (Adam) and Channyn Killian (Levi); his great great grandchildren, Addyson Ward of Murphy, Mckenna Ward of Murphy, Ellyana Ward of Murphy and Oaklee Killian of Murphy; his brothers, Thomas Frank Guffey Sr. of Andrews, Howard Taft Guffey of Englewood and Hal Guffey of Greenville; his son-in-law Bucky Rose; his stepson Wally Arrowood; his grandson Jay Arrowood of Peachtree; and his siblings' children, Jim Guffey and Virginia Guffey Adams.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Old Fashion Baptist Church (732 Floyd Stalcup Rd, Murphy, NC 28906). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Sunday, November 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to go to Old Fashioned Baptist Church, or the VFW.
