Birth date: Aug 22, 1930 Death date: Feb 7, 2007
Dr. Lawrence Edward Guinn, 76 of Fayetteville, AR passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007 in Fayetteville, AR. He was born August 22, 1930 in Jacksonville, TX to W.A. Guinn and Gladys (Clements) Guinn. He attended the University Read Obituary
The loss of Larry Guinn will be felt by all who studied under his gentle hand at the University of Arkansas.
Dr. Guinn's love of language and his ability to share his understanding of linguistics made a significant difference in my life as I neared the end of my time as a graduate student in Fayetteville.
Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
In the Department of English in the 70s, Jim Whitehead and Larry Guinn were my two favorite professors. I took whatever courses they offered. Larry was sort of a mentor for me. Once he found me desperately studying the transformational grammar text at a fast-food joint, where he stopped for a coffee. He laughed gently and urged me to go home and sleep, assuring me that I knew enough. He seemed to judge students' progress by class interaction and what one wrote, rather than any grade system. We knew Larry was a serious intellect and class discussion was at a high level. He was always gentle and encouraging, wise and witty, warm and understanding. Once he had me over for a really excellent beef bourgignon. Recently, he sent a contribution and letter to help a candidate I was supporting, and reiterated a plan to cook for me again. I'm so sorry there wasn't time for that. Although I knew he would never aggrandize himself, quite the opposite, I always felt he should be known as a great man.
I am very saddened to hear of Dr. Guinn's passing. His teaching was so unique and memorable, combining endless engaging wit with expertise of profound depth. I will always remember my work with him as Ph.D. student in the 1993.
Please accept my condolences and deep sympathy. Larry Guinn and my husband were friends in their youth, and his son Stephan and our son are friends to this day. I was his student in the Comp. Lit program in the seventies. We regret the loss of this tie to our shared past in Fayetteville.
Karen, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dr. Guinn was an amazing teacher and wonderful human being. His sense of humor helped me through many a difficult time in Old English some 30 years ago, and he patiently bore my feeble attempts at German. I have always been grateful that I had the good fortune to be in his classes. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
While I didn't know Dr. Guinn, I was a friend and colleague of Dr. Hodges. Please accept my sincere condolences on this most difficult time in your life, Karen. The past couple of years have been exceptionally challenging to you and now this terrible loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope God will bless you and your family and provide you the strength to move forward.
Sincerely,
Steve Brown
Gwyneth,
Know that we are all thinking about you. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.
Sherryl
