Carl Lee Guthrie, Sr.
1948 - 2022
Carl Lee Guthrie, Sr.
1948 - 2022
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BORN
1948
DIED
2022
Carl Guthrie, Sr. Obituary
Carl Lee Guthrie, Sr., age 74, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2022. Carl was born on February 16, 1948, in Elgin, Texas, to Marlin Victor and Joyce (Rengar) Guthrie.
Carl served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany during his service. He made his living as a cabinet maker and owned his own cabinetry business. Since 1984, Carl built every house he lived in from start to finish including all the furniture. He also helped his family build their houses. Carl enjoyed rebuilding cars as well. He rebuilt a ’51 Ford and ’67 GTO from the ground up. Carl liked to ride motorcycles and to go fishing. In his younger years, he liked to ride horses. Carl taught himself how to do everything that he knew; a true self-taught, hardworking man.
Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Marlin and Joyce. He is survived by his wife, Mirna (Valecillo) Guthrie, his sons, Carl Guthrie, Jr., and Alan Stark, and his daughter, Laura Guthrie.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Knobbs Springs Cemetery (Lower Section) in McDade, Texas.
Lonnie Guthrie
December 15, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Ida Rangel
December 15, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mirna God is big he will be with you and your family
Kenneth Seiler
December 14, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Theresa Olivier (Schindler)
December 14, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always.
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Kathy Schmidt
December 14, 2022
I am so sad and sorry for your loss. I have a lot of fond memories of him. My parents and our whole family liked keeping in touch through the years. He was fun to be around, and he dealt with many adversities over the years with a positive attitude. In that way, he is an inspiration to us all.
Rhonda J. and Jose Palacios
December 14, 2022
Deepest condolences to his wife and all family, RIP.
Adam Guthrie
December 14, 2022
Love my Uncle,we would go hunting and have family gatherings at his house. We miss you and your always loved.Adam Guthrie!!!
Eddie Cruz
December 13, 2022
Sorry you had to leave us Carl. We grew up together but later as we grew older we loss touch with one another as it happens in life but I think we always care for one another. You take care now. God has a beautiful home waiting for you.
Gary Curtis Guthrie
December 13, 2022
Little brother going to miss our daily phone calls. Going to the McDade, Elgin, Lexington, and Bastrop parades. You were a great brother and my only ❤
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