Andy Guest

Raymond Richard "Andy" Guest Jr. (September 29, 1939 – April 2, 2001) was an American politician. A Republican, he served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1972 to 2000 and was minority leader in that chamber from 1985 to 1991. He was the son of state senator and United States Ambassador to Ireland Raymond R. Guest. He died of cancer at his home in Front Royal, Virginia on April 2, 2001.^[1] Guest spent his childhood at Carter's Grove Plantation, built in 1755. A state park in Warren County near his residence, Shenandoah River Raymond R. "Andy" Guest Jr. State Park, was named in his honor in 1995.^[1]

Andy Guest
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 15th district
In office January 8, 1992 – January 12, 2000
Preceded by	G. Steven Agee
Succeeded by	Allen Louderback
Minority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office December 3, 1985 – November 19, 1991
Preceded by	Vince Callahan
Succeeded by	Vance Wilkins
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 31st district
In office January 12, 1983 – January 8, 1992
Preceded by	None (district created)
Succeeded by	Jerry Wood
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 18th district
In office January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983
Preceded by	Vince Callahan Martin H. Perper Dorothy S. McDiarmid John Buckley Jack Rust
Succeeded by	Bill Wilson
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 17th district
In office January 12, 1972 – January 13, 1982
Preceded by	Flournoy L. Largent Jr.
Succeeded by	Earl E. Bell
Personal details
Born	Raymond Richard Guest Jr. (1939-09-29)September 29, 1939 New York, New York, U.S.
Died	April 2, 2001(2001-04-02) (aged 61) Front Royal, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Patricia Hazard Donovan ​ ​ (m. 1962; div. 1971)​ Mary Scott Derrick
Alma mater	Yale University
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps