Guy VanMeter, age 83 of Leitchfield, KY passed away Tuesday (October 25, 2011) at the Grayson Manor Nursing Home.
Guy was born September 17, 1928 in Grayson County the son of Guy Sr., and Anna Mae Kinkade VanMeter. He was a member of the Leitchfield First Baptist Church, a Master Mason of the Leitchfield Masonic Lodge, Past Patron of the order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Kosair
Shriners of Louisville, KY.
In 1950 Guy starter with the Arnett's Dept. Stores where he worked and managed stores in Hardinsburg, Leitchfield and Clarkson, after 15 years of service to Arnett's he then started with the Louisville Store where he worked and managed until 1972 and at that time He, his wife Laree and their son Don purchased and ran the Ben Franklin 5-10 store until 1988.
Guy is survived by his wife, Laree VanMeter of Leitchfield, one son, Don and his wife Rowena of Greenville, KY, two brothers, Jack VanMeter of Louisville and Dock VanMeter and his wife Edna of Bowling Green, KY.
He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday (October 29, 2011) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield; Dr. Jerry Adamson will be officiating with burial in the Fairview Cemetery.
Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Thursday (October 27, 2011) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield.
Eastern Star and Masonic Services will began at 5:30 p.m. Friday night at the Funeral Home.