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Mr. June “J.C.” Clifton McGuire, age 82, of North Wilkesboro passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Lotus Village in Sparta.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, May 8, 2026, at Elk Baptist Church Cemetery with Chaplain Devin Marlow officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
J.C. was born December 23, 1943, in Wilkes County to Thomas Jackson and Ethel Cardwell McGuire.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Triplett McGuire; three sisters, Florina McGuire Edwards, Pansy Cardwell Hunt, Stella Mae Cardwell Adams; five brothers, Wade Harvey McGuire, Rufus Franklin McGuire, Thomas Jackson McGuire, Ernest Ray Cardwell, and Arlie Judge Cardwell.
He is survived by his brother, Floyd Billy McGuire of Millers Creek; his sister-in-law, Mildred McGuire of North Wilkesboro, and several nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be accepted.
Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com.
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