Guy Maris III
Sep 7, 1939 - May 27th, 2021- Birth Date: Sep 7, 1939
- Death Date: May 27, 2021
- Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: GUY MARIS III, AGE 81, PASSED AWAY ON THURSDAY, MAY 27th, 2021. GUY WAS THE OLDEST OF FOUR SONS, MAHLON (KAY), PETE (BARBARA) AND BOB (LAURA) MARIS BORN TO GUY MARIS, JR. AND ALTA OGDEN MARIS OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. HE ATTENDED THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FAYETTEVILLE WHERE HE WAS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE OMEGA OMEGA CHAPTER OF SIGMA CHI FRATERNITY. AFTER GRADUATING FROM THE UNIVERSITY, HE MOVED TO CHICAGO, ILINOIS WHERE HE WORKED FOR THE SUN INSURANCE COMPANY WHICH ULTIMATELY LED HIM TO HIS LOVE OF THE TITLE INSURANCE INDUSTRY. HE WAS THE OWNER OF STANDARD ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANY, INC. WHERE HE LEAVES BEHIND HIS LOVING WORK FAMILY.
GUY IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE, NANNETTE BENNETT MARIS AND HIS TWO CHILDREN, ASHLEY MCCOY (DAVID) AND GUY MARIS IV (KAY); HIS GRANDCHILDREN, JACK, LILY, ANDREW, RAINEY, ASHLEY AND WHITNEY ALONG WITH NUMEROUS NEPHEWS/NIECES/GRAND-NEPHEWS AND GRAND- NIECES. HE LOVED HIS FAMILY, HIS FRIENDS, HUNTING AND FISHING, TRAVELING AND SITTING IN HIS HOUSE ON LAKE CONWAY WITH A GOOD BOOK AND HIS MANY BELOVED DOGS.
THERE WILL BE A PRIVATE FAMILY SENDOFF TO BE HELD AT A LATER DATE, ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING HANDLED BY RUEBEL FUNERAL HOME.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS GUY WOULD HAVE WANTED PEOPLE TO SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTERS AND CAREFORANIMALS.ORG.
ALL WILL DEARLY MISS HIM.
Condolences(22)
Melinda Hall (Bailey)
#21
Nov 30th, 2021 9:53 am
When I worked for Mr Maris back in the 90's I remember him walking around the office greeting everyone in the morning. He was a kind boss, but tough when he needed to be. I remember he loved to hunt, and that old green truck he kept in the parking lot. I remember when he wrecked it he said he'd rebuild it from the ground up if he had to. He had a zest for life that I always admired. Ms. Nanette, Ashley and Guy I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and a great boss and he will be missed. You are in my prayers. God bless you all.
Michael Dennis
#20
Jun 6th, 2021 3:32 pm
Don't really have words for the loss of a true friend.Guy and I had many things in common and worked within those parameters on many kinds of projects over 30 years. I think I will follow instructions from my true friend and
"Be Strong",that came from III after almost every conversation we had.
May God be with the family and the many folks who were fortunate enough to know my "Brother from another Mother"
"Be Strong",that came from III after almost every conversation we had.
May God be with the family and the many folks who were fortunate enough to know my "Brother from another Mother"
Lonnie and Susie Burrow (everyone at Burrow/Mr. Frank's Optical)
#19
Jun 3rd, 2021 1:23 pm
Guy was the Best! Whether abstract or personal he was always so gracious. Loved life and people. Always so much fun to be around. We will truly miss this gentle man.
Mr. & Mrs. Ricky
#18
Jun 2nd, 2021 9:27 am
Mr. & Mrs. Ricky
Dan Wortham
Bill Cotham
Dan Wortham
Bill Cotham
Shirley Clifton
#17
Jun 1st, 2021 11:03 am
Oh My, our hearts are heavy to lose such a great guy!!! I will truly miss all my hugs when I go to his office, he would always say " come here you sweet thing and give me a hug" His smile and white hair could light up a room. He took more knowledge with him about Real Estate info than most people would learn in a lifetime. He has been there and helped in lots of deals and always had solutions to any problem that might arise.
I was so sad to know he had to bury Sadie and Ike before he left here, but he loved his Beagle also.
So go rest up my friend, I will see you again and get my hugs all caught up. We Loved you Guy and I know everyone did.!!!
Our condolences to the family, I know you are grieving, may God give you peace that passes all understanding.
Let the great shared moments be remembered and smile when you think of him, as you will every day!!!
God Bless
Norman and Shirley Clifton
NLR, Ar.
I was so sad to know he had to bury Sadie and Ike before he left here, but he loved his Beagle also.
So go rest up my friend, I will see you again and get my hugs all caught up. We Loved you Guy and I know everyone did.!!!
Our condolences to the family, I know you are grieving, may God give you peace that passes all understanding.
Let the great shared moments be remembered and smile when you think of him, as you will every day!!!
God Bless
Norman and Shirley Clifton
NLR, Ar.
Mike McGibbony
#16
Jun 1st, 2021 9:12 am
To say that Maris left a lasting impression on me is an understatement. He truly had a remarkable impression on me from the age of 15. I spent countless amount of time with him most of my life. He will be truly missed. He was a legend in my eyes. I'll forever miss him and cherish him. God got a great man last week. Rest in peace my friend.
Michelle Marshall
#15
May 31st, 2021 1:35 pm
Rest in Peace. You will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for the family.
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Jason Hackett
#14
May 30th, 2021 5:21 pm
He has been and continues to be an inspiration to me with his strong work ethic. He would start work and I would get fax request from him at 5am. He also was very encouraging to others, reminding them to “stay strong” as a way of saying this meeting is over.
Andrew and Lady M Pickens
#13
May 30th, 2021 1:13 pm
Really don’t remember life without “big” Guy!! What a Giant he was in so many many ways!!! He loved life as much as anyone I have ever known—he will be missed by ALL!!! Much Love to his family!!!!
Jerry Mauldin
#12
May 30th, 2021 12:05 pm
Rest well my friend. Your battle is over. Your presence will be missed by all but not forgotten.
Jennie Bailey
#11
May 30th, 2021 10:03 am
Guy was truly an ICON in the Title Industry and was admired and loved by everyone he came in contact with. I will miss seeing his cheerful Good Morning and smiling face. What a magnificent man he was. I will miss him lots
Stephanie M. Arnold
#10
May 30th, 2021 9:19 am
Guy was larger than life and a force to be reckoned with. The night sky will shine brighter with his star.
Annette Delgado
#9
May 29th, 2021 10:16 am
Praying that your family will find peace in God’s love. How blessed I was to know Guy. I respected him and knew I could always go to him for advice and direction. What a great man! He will be missed!
Thomas Purifoy, Sr
#8
May 29th, 2021 9:05 am
What a guy! Worked for him when I started in the mortgage business in 1972! All I know about title business came from his tutoring! A wonderful friend to have! Went by to see him a month or so back hearing he was ill & of course he
was delighted to visit as always. May God bless the family in this time of grief & loss! I have some great memories getting to know all the Maris boys
was delighted to visit as always. May God bless the family in this time of grief & loss! I have some great memories getting to know all the Maris boys
Sharon Findley Dillard
#7
May 28th, 2021 6:04 pm
Our entire family was saddened to hear the news about Guy III. My father’s business (next door to Guys) for a billion years and their shared ownership of the Old Cantrell road partnership linked us all together directly and indirectly. My boys still remember Guy’s gun room and shooting with him. He was so knowledgeable and kind to them. Again, we are all so sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Jackie Sims Craft
#6
May 28th, 2021 5:36 pm
Hello Nanette, was so sorry to see that your husband had passed away. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Jackie & Ben Craft
Ginger Penick
#5
May 28th, 2021 4:34 pm
Many fun & laughed filled holidays when all the Maris’ visiting my dad -JHPenick (his uncle & grand uncle). Will be thinking of you all.
Scott E Tabor
#4
May 28th, 2021 3:16 pm
What a fine man. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the countless hours I spent with him at his office, Button Willow, and many other places. RIP Uncle Guy The world lost a great man! Scott
Molly Satterfield
#3
May 28th, 2021 12:31 pm
I will sadly miss one of my most favorite humans on this planet.... Guy III was an inspiration, and a joy.
Mr Ed IV
#2
May 27th, 2021 8:35 pm
Rest In Peace, G3…. You were one of a kind and a great Business man and a joy to work with! Even at 6 o’clock on Christmas Eve!
Susan and Tommy Schallhorn
#1
May 27th, 2021 7:47 pm
When the Schallhorns remember Guy we think of guns and a really good guy and a great grin!! He was a friend to not only Tommy and Susan but also G Larry Kelley!!
We loved his dry wit!!
We loved his dry wit!!
Carter & Jennifer wallace