Thomas E. Guthrie, 82, of Big Pond Road, Springfield, Township passed away unexpectedly January 17, 2015 at home.
Born February 24, 1932 in Leona, PA he was the son of the late Lewis & Florence E. (Burdett) Guthrie.
He was a graduate of Troy High School. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
Born February 24, 1932 in Leona, PA he was the son of the late Lewis & Florence E. (Burdett) Guthrie.
He was a graduate of Troy High School. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
He and the former Cheryl L. Gates were married on July 8, 1966 at Cheryl’s parent’s home in Springfield Township. They enjoyed 48 happy years together.
Tom retired in 1992 from PennDOT where he worked as an equipment operator for many years. He was a member of the Springfield Odd Fellows and enjoyed showing his Farmall Tractors at the Troy Fair. Tom was a good friend to many and always enjoyed a good visit or traveling around the area with his family and brother Ozzy.
He was predeceased by his parents; brother Kenneth Guthrie; in-laws, Horatio & Cleo Gates.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, January 24, at the Troy Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest in Harkness Cemetery, Springfield Township, PA.
Surviving in addition to his loving wife Cheryl are daughter, Kelly (Scott Gee) Guthrie; son Greg Guthrie; brother and sister-in-law, Ozzy & Sally Guthrie all of Springfield Township, PA; special aunt Polly Mangus, Montour Falls, NY; sisters-in-law, Edna Guthrie and Nancy & Cliff Geer all of Springfield Township, several nieces, nephews, many cousins and a lifetime of friends also survive.
Memorials in Tom’s memory may be made to The Animal Sanctuary, 353 Sanctuary Hill Lane, East Smithfield, PA 18817.
Send condolences to Vickeryfuneralhome.com.
Tom retired in 1992 from PennDOT where he worked as an equipment operator for many years. He was a member of the Springfield Odd Fellows and enjoyed showing his Farmall Tractors at the Troy Fair. Tom was a good friend to many and always enjoyed a good visit or traveling around the area with his family and brother Ozzy.
He was predeceased by his parents; brother Kenneth Guthrie; in-laws, Horatio & Cleo Gates.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, January 24, at the Troy Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest in Harkness Cemetery, Springfield Township, PA.
Surviving in addition to his loving wife Cheryl are daughter, Kelly (Scott Gee) Guthrie; son Greg Guthrie; brother and sister-in-law, Ozzy & Sally Guthrie all of Springfield Township, PA; special aunt Polly Mangus, Montour Falls, NY; sisters-in-law, Edna Guthrie and Nancy & Cliff Geer all of Springfield Township, several nieces, nephews, many cousins and a lifetime of friends also survive.
Memorials in Tom’s memory may be made to The Animal Sanctuary, 353 Sanctuary Hill Lane, East Smithfield, PA 18817.
Send condolences to Vickeryfuneralhome.com.
