Obituary of Hilario Guzman

Hilario "Layo" Guzman, 46, of Hopkins, South Carolina passed away May 6, 2015 at Palmetto Health Richland Columbia, South Carolina. He was born on January 14, 1969 in Tlamaya Xilitla, Mexico to Juan and Felicitas Arroyo Guzman. Layo was a hardworking and friendly man. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh and liked to make others laugh. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed a very active social life. Layo was always active. Roofing was his passion, although he was a talented carpenter and a gifted woodworker. Layo could use the most basic of tools and would produce works of art. Layo was most proud of his family. He loved his children and especially his grandchildren. Layo is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Dawn Rabon; his children, Mayra Alejandra Guzman, Jesus Ivan Guzman, Maria del Rosario Guzman; grandchildren, Kayla Meza, Kalee Meza, Michael Guzman, Osvaldo Guzman, Vanessa Meza and Jorge Luis Meza, Jr. He is also survived by his mother, Felicitas Arroyo Guzman. Layo leaves behind his beloved niece, Hilaria Guzman, and many other nieces, nephews and cousins that will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan Guzman. The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be in the chapel of the funeral home, on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 10 a.m. with Fr. Javier Heredia officiating. Interment will be at Zapata County Cemetery, 642 FM 496, Zapata TX, 78076. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com