Eddie R. Guthrie, Sr
by DFH Inc. on 06/23/22
A Life Well Lived
Eddie R. Guthrie, Sr., peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly Home on Father’s Day, June 19, 2022, surrounded by his son, granddaughter Aminia, brother James, Sr., and nephew, James, Jr.
Eddie was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on May 30, 1931 to Roosevelt and Julia Mae Guthrie. He graduated from Orange Training High School and Morristown College. He excelled in football, archery and other sports. He was a U. S. Army veteran, serving his country in the Korean War. On October 14, 1956, he married his sweetheart, Geneva Moore. They had two sons and were blessed with 66 years of marriage.
Eddie worked for Berkline, and he retired after 40 years of service. Less than two weeks later, he began another career with the City of Morristown, working for the Parks and Recreation Department. He retired again on May 28, 2022, two days short of his 90th birthday. He was a long-time official, referee, and umpire for the TSSAA and other sports organizations. A highlight of his second career was refereeing the 2008 TSSAA State High School Football game at the age of 77. He worked as an ECO until 2016. He served as an amazing example to countless young athletes throughout the state.
Eddie was a kind and gentle soul who loved God, people, and his church. He led by example, and he was always willing to share his words of wisdom by providing an answer to any question. He was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and a member of the Male Chorus.
Preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Geneva M. Guthrie; son, Eddie Guthrie, Jr.; parents, Roosevelt and Julia Mae Guthrie; brother, William (Buck) Guthrie; sister, Eleanor (James) Richardson; Eddie leaves to cherish his memories his son, Billy Doug (Rhonda) Guthrie; grandchildren, Dustin Guthrie, Analecia Guthrie, Jabari Guthrie and Aminia Guthrie; great grandchildren, Zion Guthrie, Zaylee Guthrie, Sanaa Guthrie and Messiah Mobley; sister, Edna (Joseph) Collins and brother, Reverend James (Ida) Guthrie, a host of nieces, nephews, new and lifelong friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 25 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Bethel Baptist Church, 1800 Cherokee Drive. The Homegoing Celebration will begin at 3:00 pm. Interment will be on Monday, June 27 at 11:00 am at Hamblen Memory Gardens. Arrangements by Dockery-Senter Funeral Home.
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them.” Revelation 14:13
