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1930

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2011

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John Guthrie Obituary

John "Jack" Guthrie

Greenville

John "Jack" Guthrie, 80, of Greenville, loving husband of Bobbie Darnell Guthrie, died October 2, 2011.

Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Freeman Guthrie and Pauline Guthrie McSwain.

Jack was a retired mechanic and of the Church of God Faith.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Angie Atkinson (Brandt), and Jackie Floyd (Milton); a son, Robert Darnell (Dorothy); six grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Carlton (Larry), and Tammy Trayham (Mark).

He was predeceased by a daughter, Jewel Mitton; a brother Leroy Guthrie; and a sister, Corabel Clem.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 4, 2011, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest.

The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, in the chapel of the funeral home, with burial following at Graceland Cemetery West.

The family will be at the residence.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Greenville News on Oct. 4, 2011.

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greg shepherd

October 7, 2011

bobbie, i am so sorry to here of your loss he will truly be miss, i lost my dad so he was like a father to me.but always remember that he is in a better place. if you ever need us you have our no# our prayers are with you. greg and marie

October 6, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss Ms.Bobbie,and Robert,may God keep you close to his heart. Sherry and Breyanna

Debbie Stancil

October 5, 2011

Bobbie, Angie & family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Yall

October 5, 2011

Thank the Lord for the promise that death is not the end but we can all meet again in heaven. Love & prayers to all the family. Richard & Joyce Guthrie .

Brenda Boggs

October 4, 2011

Lots of memories, So Sorry for your loss,you are in our thoughts and prayers.Hope you made it back to God's Country as you told me you were going to do.

Dona Dunn

October 4, 2011

Tammy, Mark, Kayla and Rebecca,
Love and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. May God's love give you comfort and peace.
Dona & David Dunn

john and lois westbrook

October 4, 2011

May God comfort his family and close friends. Jackie and Milton, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Caren Atkinson

October 4, 2011

In my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Tara Guy

October 3, 2011

We are praying for you all! Love, Tara

DAVID & YVONNE SMITH

October 3, 2011

MANY GREAT MEMORIES UNCLE JACK, WE LOVE AND WILL MISS YOU! SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY.

Teresa Henderson(Patterson)

October 3, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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