Raven Guest Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Raven Guest

Mr. Raven Leon “Lump” Guest, 64, of Kings Mountain, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Atrium Health- Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He was born on February 3, 1956 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Sarah Guest and the late Clarence Withrow.

Raven was a 1974 graduate of Crest High School. He was employed with First Baptist Church of Shelby for sixteen years. “Lump” as he was affectionately called by many was the life of any event. He was a known jokester who enjoyed cooking, especially grilling out and he loved listening to music and he loved to dance. He also was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Guest Way and father, Clarence Withrow (Betty).

Left to cherish wonderful and lasting memories are his wife of 41 years, Cynthia Smith Guest of Grover, NC; step-father, Willis Way of Newark, NJ; two sons, Travis Smith (Misty) of Gastonia, NC and Cedric Smith of Grover, NC; two daughters, Tamisha Clark (Victor) of Lexington, NC and Tina Gist (Jaffray) of Kings Mountain, NC; two brothers, Keith Way and Willis Way, Jr. both of NJ; three sisters, Sharon Withrow (Tommy) and Karen Walton (William) both of Charlotte, NC and Rhonda Campbell of NJ; eight grandchildren; aunts, Katherine Guest and Georgia Guest both of Shelby, NC and Mabel Lawson of CT; uncles, Scott Guest (Annie) of Raleigh, NC, Nathan Poole of Shelby and Toney Guest (Cecelia) of NJ; brothers and sisters-in law, James Smith, Jr. of Shelby, Rufus Smith (Geneva) of Grover, NC, Nathaniel Smith (Cassandra) also of Grover, Delores Turner (Eugene) of Kings Mountain, NC, Janette Archie (James) of Grover and Iva McClain of Kings Mountain; special friends, Johnny “Red” Davis, Kenneth “K.P.” Petty and John McCluney as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral services for Mr. Guest will be private. The service will be live-streamed on Facebook starting at 1:45 PM. He may be viewed at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel on Friday January 1, 2021 from 9:00 Am until 11:00 AM. The family will be receiving friends on Friday January 1, 2021 at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM and at other times 906 Boyce Street Kings Mountain, NC.

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Missing you like crazy daddy! I miss our talks and all of the laughter we shared.

My condolences to the family and love ones of Raven.My he Rest In Peace! May Cynthia and your children will eternally be comforted by Gods' grace and mercy. Shelia Turner Simpson💕

I'm going to miss you big bro even though we lived miles apart from each other it was always a joy to visit spent time reminiscing about the old times we had together and how you would light up every room you entered by your presents you will be missed Rav REST IN PEACE BIG BRO my condolences goes out to my family Cynthia and Tina.

I'm going miss you big bro I know we lived miles apart from each other but when we came together I really enjoyed the time we spent together reminiscing about old times you always had a smile on your face that lit up every room you entered you will be missed REST IN PEACE BIG BROTHER

My condolences and prayers go out to the family. Praying that you are blessed with comfort, peace, strength and joy during this season of loss. Jeffery Barrett- VA Beach VA

RIP Big Bro.. I Love You Man! Tina and Cynthia my deepest condolences for your lost. May God continue to bless our family.
Love Keith Way.

Tina and Cynthia I offer my deepest condolences for your lost. I pray your strength in the Lord. May God continue to give you comfort in your time of trouble. Love Always Monica & Family.

To the family of Raven Guest, I would like to send my condolences and prayers to you. Raven and I graduated from Crest High together, and I always remember him being a stand up guy with a great sense of humor, I always enjoyed his little chuckle when he thought something was funny. Brian Cameron

Cynthia, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. Praying that the Holy spirit cover you all with his love and power, and give you the strength and peace that you need. We love you guys! Vernon and Gayla Crocker

Cynthia and family, On behalf of Pastor and Aunt Marjorie S. Benson, the Benson and Littlejohn family, we send our condolences and prayers, because we know, only God can mend the hurt and heal the broken heart at such a time as this.

May the grace and comfort of the Most High be with you during this time of great loss of our brother, Raven. His physical presence will be missed, but his memory and spirit will endure.
- Scott Guest and Family Morrisville, NC

PRAYERS for your Family... Continue to Lean on Jesus... From Deaconess Carrie Gist & Family

Charles and Georgia Kee...send our condolences and prayers...we grew up in the same neighborhood..lots of memories

You have our condolences and prayers

Cynthia and family I am literally heartbroken. The last time I saw Raven was at First Baptist a cpl of years ago when my grandson was taking guitar lessons there. He was a true friend and I missed him since we no longer worked together but I will truly miss him now!!!