Sean K McGuinn

Roebuck, SC- Sean K. McGuinn, 49, son of Gayle Swendson McGuinn and the late Dr. Terry McGuinn, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 following a lifelong courageous battle with Type I Juvenile Diabetes. He was born July 9, 1969 in Tampa, FL and lived in South Carolina since an early age. Sean was a cabinet maker, lifeguard, gourmet cook, nature conservationist, animal rescuer, and an avid fisherman and Clemson University fan. A graduate of Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville, SC, he attended USC Upstate and Clemson University where he was a volunteer with Camp Hope. Sean was of the Methodist faith. Sean is survived by his sister, Erin K. McGuinn of the home; maternal aunts, Joyce Sherrow (Ray) of Maggie Valley, NC, Rose Swendson of Tampa, FL, and Donna Case Swendson of St. Petersburg Beach, FL; and a host of cousins, friends, and medical professionals who have faithfully cared for him. He was predeceased by his grandparents, August and Guilda Swendson of Tampa, FL and John W. and Katie Kay McGuinn of Tryon, NC; and a maternal uncle, Guy Lindsey Swendson of Tampa, FL. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Juvenile Diabetes Association, JDRF, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004; Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303; or to Bethlehem Baptist Church, Building Fund, P O Box 229, Roebuck, SC 29376.