Steven Wayne Guynn

He was a 1975 graduate of Antioch High School and continued his education at Nashville State Technical Institute.

Steve was an avid reader, teaching himself to read before age five.

His love for muscle cars lasted his lifetime. He and his father together worked painstakingly to restore a 1970 Mach I, and Steve alone restored a 1973 AMX Javelin and many others.

In 1979, with less than $38 in his pocket, he created a nationally-successful office furniture software company named Team Design. He later sold this company, and that allowed him to open Sherlock’s Book Emporium and Curiosities Bookstore, located in Lebanon, a dream he made real.

Steve retired in Murfreesboro, and until his death, he was a substitute school teacher for Rutherford County public schools, a job that he enjoyed immensely.

A few years ago, Steve began another hobby, building guitars, which were — for the most part — inspired by his love for muscle cars.

He will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him.

Steve is preceded in death by: his parents, William and Elsa Guynn; brother, Larry Guynn; and great niece, Karsyn Grace Thornton.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his sister, Diana Guynn Taylor (Greg); nieces, Tracy Cipriani (Chip), Cassie Thornton (James), Ashley House (Chad); nephews, Michael Guynn (Becky), Brandon Hansen; along with eight great-nieces, four great-nephews and one great-great nephew.

Steve’s long-time friends — Buddy Hill, Dan Dea, John Graves, Bill Judkins and Patty Rushing — will miss him forever and always.

In lieu of flowers, individuals are encouraged to consider a donation to Country K-9 Rescue, Inc., by mailing those to 116 Rocky Road, Lebanon, Tennessee, 37087.

A celebration of life gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Partlow Funeral Chapel, located at 233 West Main St. in Lebanon.

Partlow Funeral Chapel is in care of the arrangements.