John Narvis Guzman

John Narvis Guzman, 96, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, uncle, and friend, fondly known as "wito," happily went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Sunday, November 24 at Moore Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas (1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012) with a rosary beginning at 5:00. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00am on Monday, November 25 at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Arlington, Texas (2100 N Davis Dr, Arlington, TX 76012).

Memorials: Gifts of love and sympathy may be sent to Mission Arlington in John Guzman's name. You may make a donation here: https://missionarlington.org/financial-support/

John was born on July 12, 1923 in Dallas, Texas to Juan and Teresa Guzman. John and his five siblings grew up in a home full of love for each other and Jesus Christ. In 1942, he married Betty Ramirez and in 1955, they made their home in Arlington. John and Betty passed on love and laughter to all who were blessed to know them. After retiring from General Motors, John studied for four years and was ordained Deacon in the Catholic church. He served at St. Matthew's Catholic Church.

John loved being with his family. Even at the age of 96, he never missed a family gathering. He loved bowling, playing dominoes, playing his guitar while singing a tune, and planning on what he was going to build next. He loved work, which he called "play."

Everyday was to be celebrated. John's laughter, generosity, and kind words touched many lives. All that knew him were blessed by his love for life and his Savior. He will be greatly missed by all.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Teresa Guzman; his loving wife, Betty Guzman; his four brothers: Nate Guzman, Jimmy Guzman, Mike Guzman, and Cruz Guzman; and his sister, Celia Guzman Lopez.

John is survived by his son, John R. Guzman, wife, Doris; his daughters: Gloria Crossett, husband, Glenn, and Ernestine Mantooth, husband, David; his grandchildren: Sonny Guzman; Julie Stefaniak, husband, Matt; Sean Elgan, wife, Cynthia; Brandi Daniel, husband, Greg; Ashley Studinski, husband, Ian; Lisa Hilton; Ronnie Roberts, wife, Kara; his fourteen grandchildren; and his eight great-great grandchildren.