PRAIRIE GROVE — Jim W. Guist,

71, of Prairie Grove, Ark., passed away on September 16, 2021, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Jim was born on July 24, 1950, to Jerry and Gletha Guist of Fayetteville.

After graduating from high school, Jim enlisted in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era, and continued to serve his country for seven years until he was honorably discharged.

Jim was married to Marjorie Oliszczak, of North Dakota, for forty-five years. In 1977, they returned to Fayetteville and then moved to Prairie Grove, where they resided. Jim worked at Warren Tool in Fayetteville and then Nilfist in Springdale, where he worked for 28 years in quality control. Jim was a member of the American Legion and was an active volunteer at the Veterans Home in Fayetteville as well as the Fayetteville/Springdale Elks Lodge. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family along with spending time outdoors, fishing, soccer, music, talking to people and watching the Razorbacks.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Prairie Grove; his children, Jered (Alexandra) Guist of Fayetteville, Aaron (Emyler) Guist of Marysville, Wash., Charles (Kate) Guist of Hulbert, Okla.; two grandchildren: Ajjel and Arielle Guist of Marysville, Wash.; a brother, Lawrence (Jackie) Guist of Greenland, Ark.; sisters, Linda (Daniel) Whitener of Janesville, Wis., Barbara (Roger) Doss of Prairie Grove; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Gletha Guist; and brothers, David and Dennis Guist.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday, September 27, 2021, at Beard’s Chapel.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Beard’s Chapel with Chaplain Charlie Brown officiating.

Donations may be made to the Arkansas State Veterans Home Fayetteville, 1179 N. College, Fayetteville, Ark., 72703.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.beards funeralchapel.com .