Gene Guess, age 72, of Lansing, MI and formerly Rabun County, passed away on February 19, 2018.

He was born the son of the late George Dallas Guess and the late Eloise Washington Guess on August 21, 1945. Gene was a veteran of the armed forces and served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a master craftsman and builder.  He was a loving husband, brother, and father to his family. Gene was an avid reader and enjoyed playing golf.   He had a wonderful sense of humor and could tell "dad jokes" for days.

In addition to his parents, his wife Pamela Guess and one brother, Dallas Guess, preceded him in death.

Gene is survived by his wife, Tracey Guess, of Lansing, MI; his son, Greg Guess and his wife Kim Guess, of Brooks, GA; His daughter, Lauren Rolader and her husband Kyle Rolader, of Sky Valley, GA; his brother, Grant Guess and his wife Laurie Guess of Buford, GA; five grandchildren and 4 nieces and nephews.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Gene's memory to Atlanta VA Healthcare System Attn: Voluntary Service 1670 Clermont Rd. Decatur, GA 30033.