John Henry Guscatt Sr., 79, of Lexington, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

He was born in Ishpeming, Michigan, the son of Alvin Merton Guscatt and Kathryn Frances Garrett Guscatt.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Henry Guscatt Jr., and brother, Timothy Phillip Guscatt.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Eva Charlene Burch Guscatt; daughters, Savonna Sue Lessley (Christopher Puder), Kathryn Michelle Guscatt, and Amanda Nicole Clark (Shawn); six grandchildren, David Scott Smith, Harlie Michelle Grimm (Hollis), Emily Grace Clark, Abbigail Faith Clark, Evianna McKinleigh Guscatt and Ashley Marie Puder; and three great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, at Bolling, Grose & Lotts Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 16, at Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Home.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.