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Herman Knight Guthrie

November 3, 1933 — March 19, 2006

Herman Knight Guthrie – 72

Of Valdosta passed away Sunday Morning, March 19, 2006 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Winter Haven, FL on November 3, 1933 to the late Herman Brown and Agnes Knight Guthrie. At an early age he and his family moved to Ray City where he lived until his graduation from Berrien County High School. He served in the United States Air Force as a aircraft mechanic in Japan and French Indo China. After returning to Valdosta he continued his career as an aircraft mechanic at Moody Air Force Base. He owned and operated Guthrie’s Gulf for 15 years. He returned to Moody in the Transit Maintenance Department where he retired in 1995. One of his favorite past times was auto racing which he pursued as one of the founders of Thunderbowl Speedway. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Valdosta for over 50 years. His wife, Mary Jane Brooks Guthrie, precedes him in death.

Survivors Include: 2 Sons and Daughter-in-law, Gary & Susan Guthrie, Powder Springs, GA, Brad Guthrie, Valdosta, 2 Grandchildren; Branyon Guthrie and Sarah Guthrie, Brother & Sister-in-law, Carroll & Jacque Guthrie, Ray City, GA, 2 Nephews; Larry Guthrie and Mike Guthrie, 2 Nieces; Carroll Jean Lawrence and Cara Lee Staples.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 21, 2006 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial following in Sunset Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday Night, March 20, 2006 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservics.com . Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the Guthrie family.
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