Edward Andrew Guthrie, 88, of Hickory, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at Trinity Ridge nursing home in Mountain View, struggling with Parkinson's disease and cancer.
Born March 12, 1933, in Beaufort County, he was the son of the late William Franklin Guthrie and Clara Credle Guthrie of Belhaven.
After graduating from John A. Wilkenson High School in Belhaven in 1952, he began working for the NCDOT, but within a short time was drafted into the U.S. Army serving from 1953 to 1955. He then returned to NCDOT, starting out on a survey team and working his way up to a Highway Engineer. After 30 years, he retired. Edward was a charter member of the Chapel Church of Hickory.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Stephen H. Caulberg; and half brother, Robby Sadler.
Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Marlene R Guthrie of the home; daughter, Sandra G. Long and husband, Keith, of Hickory; stepdaughters, Cynthia C. Steadman, and Melissa Plyler; sisters, Mildred Bowman and Elizabeth (Lib) A. Sadler; grandson, Travis Edward Long; granddaughter, S. Nicole Long; nine stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
A celebration of Edward's life will be celebrated Thursday, July 1 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel Church in Hickory, with Dr. B. Dale Watts officiating, with burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Drum Funeral Home of Hickory is in charge.
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Mr. Guthrie, a Korean War veteran, was a 17-year member of The American Legion continuing to serve his God and Country in Post # 544 in Hickory, North Carolina.
Born March 12, 1933, in Beaufort County, he was the son of the late William Franklin Guthrie and Clara Credle Guthrie of Belhaven.
After graduating from John A. Wilkenson High School in Belhaven in 1952, he began working for the NCDOT, but within a short time was drafted into the U.S. Army serving from 1953 to 1955. He then returned to NCDOT, starting out on a survey team and working his way up to a Highway Engineer. After 30 years, he retired. Edward was a charter member of the Chapel Church of Hickory.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Stephen H. Caulberg; and half brother, Robby Sadler.
Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Marlene R Guthrie of the home; daughter, Sandra G. Long and husband, Keith, of Hickory; stepdaughters, Cynthia C. Steadman, and Melissa Plyler; sisters, Mildred Bowman and Elizabeth (Lib) A. Sadler; grandson, Travis Edward Long; granddaughter, S. Nicole Long; nine stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
A celebration of Edward's life will be celebrated Thursday, July 1 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel Church in Hickory, with Dr. B. Dale Watts officiating, with burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Drum Funeral Home of Hickory is in charge.
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Mr. Guthrie, a Korean War veteran, was a 17-year member of The American Legion continuing to serve his God and Country in Post # 544 in Hickory, North Carolina.
Edward Andrew Guthrie, 88, of Hickory, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, at Trinity Ridge nursing home in Mountain View, struggling with Parkinson's disease and cancer.
Born March 12, 1933, in Beaufort County, he was the son of the late William Franklin Guthrie and Clara Credle Guthrie of Belhaven.
After graduating from John A. Wilkenson High School in Belhaven in 1952, he began working for the NCDOT, but within a short time was drafted into the U.S. Army serving from 1953 to 1955. He then returned to NCDOT, starting out on a survey team and working his way up to a Highway Engineer. After 30 years, he retired. Edward was a charter member of the Chapel Church of Hickory.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Stephen H. Caulberg; and half brother, Robby Sadler.
Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Marlene R Guthrie of the home; daughter, Sandra G. Long and husband, Keith, of Hickory; stepdaughters, Cynthia C. Steadman, and Melissa Plyler; sisters, Mildred Bowman and Elizabeth (Lib) A. Sadler; grandson, Travis Edward Long; granddaughter, S. Nicole Long; nine stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
A celebration of Edward's life will be celebrated Thursday, July 1 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel Church in Hickory, with Dr. B. Dale Watts officiating, with burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Drum Funeral Home of Hickory is in charge.
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Mr. Guthrie, a Korean War veteran, was a 17-year member of The American Legion continuing to serve his God and Country in Post # 544 in Hickory, North Carolina.
Born March 12, 1933, in Beaufort County, he was the son of the late William Franklin Guthrie and Clara Credle Guthrie of Belhaven.
After graduating from John A. Wilkenson High School in Belhaven in 1952, he began working for the NCDOT, but within a short time was drafted into the U.S. Army serving from 1953 to 1955. He then returned to NCDOT, starting out on a survey team and working his way up to a Highway Engineer. After 30 years, he retired. Edward was a charter member of the Chapel Church of Hickory.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Stephen H. Caulberg; and half brother, Robby Sadler.
Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Marlene R Guthrie of the home; daughter, Sandra G. Long and husband, Keith, of Hickory; stepdaughters, Cynthia C. Steadman, and Melissa Plyler; sisters, Mildred Bowman and Elizabeth (Lib) A. Sadler; grandson, Travis Edward Long; granddaughter, S. Nicole Long; nine stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
A celebration of Edward's life will be celebrated Thursday, July 1 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel Church in Hickory, with Dr. B. Dale Watts officiating, with burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Drum Funeral Home of Hickory is in charge.
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Mr. Guthrie, a Korean War veteran, was a 17-year member of The American Legion continuing to serve his God and Country in Post # 544 in Hickory, North Carolina.
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