Jimmy Lee

Guider (Gowder)

Mr. Jimmy Lee Guider (Gowder) age 74 of Griffin passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at WellStar Spalding Hospital in Griffin. Mr. Guider was born on July 7, 1947 to Grady and Lillie Guider in Hollonville, Georgia. Visitation for Mr. Guider will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Graveside Celebration will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Griffin Memorial Gardens.

OBITUARY

Mr. Jimmy Lee Guider "Killer" was born on July 7, 1947, to the union of the late Grady Guider and the late Lillie Guider in Hollonville, Georgia. He received his formal education in the Hollonville School System in Hollonville, Georgia.

Mr. Jimmy Lee Guider accepted Christ as his Savior in 2004 and was united with Achaia Missionary Baptist Church. There he served as a member of the choir and was also on the Men of Prayer Ministry.

At an early age Mr. Jimmy discovered he had a love for cars. This laid the pathway to him becoming a very knowledgeable mechanic; where he continued to practice this passion until his health declined. In his leisure time he enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cards, studying the bible, and watching cowboy movies.

On Friday, February 11, 2022, Mr. Jimmy Lee Guider departed this life and was granted his angel wings to return to his Heavenly home. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" reminds us that although we are deeply saddened by the loss of our loved one, the Lord will bless us with peace and comfort. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Lillie Guider; daughter, Nonia Stinson; and brother, Ledford "Mick" Guider.

Mr. Jimmy Lee Guider leaves his memories to be cherished in the hearts of his fiancé, Carleetha Holloman; sons, Andre (Valvette) Wilkerson, Kelsey Walker, Erick Stroud, and Fenix (Tammy) Watts; daughters, Monica Williams, Stacey Guider, and Brenda (Fentress) Folds; stepsons, Jamal Ellis and Darius (Leia) Ellis; sisters, Geraldine Reid and Mattie Favors; brother, Otis Guider; aunts, Mattie Mae Guider and Jewel Anderson; 32 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren; special niece, Caroline Carroll; and special friends, Deacon Jessee Marshall, Willie Gregg, and Leonard McDowell. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.