Guy Edward Riney, 87, of Owensboro passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Daviess County on May 22, 1933 to the late John Carl, Sr. and Ellen Wathen Riney. Guy was in the 1951 graduating class of St. Alphonsus Catholic School. He served in the U.S. Army for two years, before going on to work for the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a Quality Control Analyst for 33 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Guy was an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan, and enjoyed golfing and travel, especially to Florida and California.
Along with his parents, Guy is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Dora Westerfield; his brothers, Bill and Carl; and his grandson, Nicholas Riney.
Guy is survived by his children, Karla Riney and Julie (Matthew) Riney Howell; his grandchildren, Laney and Jacob Howell; his sister, Ann Harris; his companion, Joyce Gower and her family; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be 1:00 pm Friday, July 3, 2020 at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory, with Father Jerry Riney officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service Friday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Hospice of Western Kentucky; 3419 Wathen’s Crossing; Owensboro, Kentucky 42301. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Riney. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Guy Edward Riney and sign his virtual guest book by going to www.haleymcginnis.com.