Jason E. Guinn

Jason Errol Guinn, 91, of Findlay, passed away January 6, 2023. Jason was a veteran of the Korean War, USAF 1951-1954.

He was born January 25, 1931, to the late Jason and Emma (Sapp) Guinn, on the family farm in Dunkirk, Hardin County, Ohio.

After graduating from Dunkirk High School (class of 1949) he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served as an Airman in radio systems, initially stationed in Alaska. A shelter he built there was once featured on the cover of Look Magazine. After his service, he applied the skills he learned in the Air Force to open his own business, Errol Guinn T.V. (phone GA 2-4624), and to work as a radio and television repairman for several years. He later worked at Whirlpool where he retired after 25 years of service.

He married his sweetheart, Elida Guinn (Chapa) on May 27, 1976, and she preceded him in death on January 30, 2020. Jason and Elida were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Jason loved conversing and people say, “He never met a stranger.”  In his earlier years, he enjoyed ping pong, square dancing, camping, and fishing. After retiring, he enjoyed spending winters in Florida and Texas with his beloved wife. He loved spending time with family and friends and frequenting stores to say hello to his favorite people. He wore his Korean War Air Force Veteran hat, so that the war may no longer be forgotten.

Left to cherish his memory are daughters Pamela (Bill) Human, Marianne Baker, Dory DeLaCruz, and Teresa (Abel) Palacios, 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, nieces, and nephews.  He was preceded by his wife, a brother, Jesse Guinn, and a grandson, Jacob Rizor.

“He never met a stranger.  Every person in the world, to him, was just a friend he hadn’t met yet.  He always saw the good in people. Sometimes, that’s all he would see, even if no one else could see it.” -Melanie Shawn, Sweet Reunion

Friends and family may visit from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay (419-422-1500). Funeral services at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 12 with visitation one hour (10-11 a.m.) prior to the service with Bishop Craig Stapley officiating. Interment will follow the luncheon at 2:30 p.m. in Dunkirk Cemetery with Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad conducting full military honors. Memorial contributions in Jason’s name may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or Flag City Honor Flight, P. O. Box 885, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints
2800 Crystal Ave., Findlay OH 45840

Flag City Honor Flight
OH 45840
Web: http://www.flagcityhonorflight.org