Howard McGuire age 90, of Sugar Grove passed away Monday November 17, 2025, at the Foley Center.

He was born June 11, 1935, in Watauga County, the son of the late James and Martha Rominger McGuire.

He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Ellen Hicks McGuire of Sugar Grove; one daughter Donna Sue Reese of Boone; four sons Timothy McGuire and wife Debbie of Boone, Thomas Howard McGuire of Raleigh, Bradley McGuire of Rockingham and Jack McGuire of Tennessee; five grandchildren Scott McGuire, Hanna Reese, Brant Reese, Shane McGuire and Dana Smith and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father and mother he was preceded by two sisters and five brothers.

A private memorial service will be held.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to St Judes Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.