"We were sorry to hear of your loss. It was obvious that he enjoyed the work at the Veterans Home for those many years serving the veterans. He was such a nice man always having a smile on his face."
In loving memory of
Robert Guthrie
February 14, 2015
Robert Lewis Guthrie, 79, of 3301 E. Tower Road, left this life at 4:45 a.m. from North Adams Home in Mendon, IL on Saturday February 14, 2015.
Bob was born in Quincy, IL September 13, 1935. He was the son of Lewis Scott and Evelyn Elaine Epker Guthrie. On May 22, 1955 he married Deanne Hartle in Hannibal, MO at First Assembly of God Church. She survives.
Bob was a 1954 graduate of Quincy High School. Bob also served in the army reserve for 8 years. He was a retired Union Carpenter and received his 50 year pin in 2014. He was the lead carpenter when he retired from the Illinois Veterans Home in 1998 where he had worked for nearly 20 years. He also owned and operated Gem City Drywall and worked for Hartle Construction in Hannibal from 1955-64 then moving back to Quincy in 1964 to work as a cabinet maker at Huck Manufacturing before founding his construction business in 1968.
Bob was a devoted family man and lived his life trying to help others. In his younger days he loved playing church league baseball. He was an avid weight lifter and fitness trainer many years before it became as popular as it is today. He served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years at First Assembly of God in Hannibal and later at Bethel Assembly of God in Quincy. He was involved in many church and area ministries, including Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship. He was a member at Faith Assembly of God in Quincy, IL at the time of his death.
In addition to his wife survivors include, a daughter, Sherry L. Hughett and her husband Michael of Owasso, OK; a son, Scott and his wife Carol (Howlett) Guthrie of Camp Point, IL; a son, Rob of Quincy; a sister, Joann Parkhill and her husband Philip of Quincy; a brother, Michael and his wife, Joan (Sorrell) Guthrie of Buchanan, GA; three grandchildren, Robert Hughett of Dallas, TX; Matthew Hughett of Owasso, OK, and granddaughter Allison (Hughett) Shepard and her husband Kyle, of Owasso, OK; also, many beloved nieces and nephews: Alan & Gary Parkhill of Parker, CO, Lisa (Parkhill) Tenk of Liberty, IL, Julie (Parkhill) Curry of Fowler, IL, Dawn (Parkhill) Travis of Warsaw, IL, Dan Guthrie of Orlando FL, Linda Guthrie of Gary, IN, and Jennifer Guthrie of Kansas City, MO.
Bob was preceded in death by his son Todd, and his parents.
Services: Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Hansen-Spear Funeral Home in Quincy with the Rev. Larry Connour officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, IL
Visitation: Wednesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: Faith Assembly of God Church or The Alzheimer's Association or Cancer Society or Heart Association
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"We are saddened by the loss of "Bob" he will be greatly missed by us all. He was a daily fixture in the hallway saying " hello" or "slow down there" when staff went by. Thank you for sharing Bob with us."
"Deanne, Gods Blessings to you and your family. I know Bob will be missed by many family and friends. We were so sorry to hear of your loss my mother (Naomi Check) shared with me today and sends her Love and condolence to the Guthrie family along with Jackie and Lee Prayers and thoughts through this difficult time ... We will keep you in our prayers over these next several weeks. Know that you and the family have many fond and precious memories over the years Deanne ... God Bless, Love Jackie, Lee and Naomi"
"Our prayers are with you and your family. I wish I could be there for you as you were there for me when my mother passed.. May God comfort you and give you peace at this time. Love you Sherry!"
"What an incredible man. Have some great memories that we shared together at Trinity Assembly years ago."
"Sherry and Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was such a delightful man and so devoted to your Mom. He was so proud of his family. You had a wonderful father. God Bless you and your families."
"Sorry to hear of the loss of Bob Guthrie. I remember him as my Sunday School teacher when I was in Jr. High in 1973-1974. I remember none of us wanted to be promoted because we loved the class so much. I also remember playing on the church league softball team with him. I have good memories of him and his family. I miss all of you and I will be praying for your whole family. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."
"Sherry---I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. You and your family are in our prayers."
"We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet man and took such good care of Deanne, especially in recent years. I visited with them in church but quickly recognized the signs of dementia, as my mother also has this. My heart goes out to your family. May God give you tremendous peace in this time of loss."
"So sorry to hear of the passing of this wonderful man, I am sure I have met him along my paths in life. I send my deepest sympathy to all the family and loved ones. May God comfort you all. God Bless."
"So sorry for your loss, yet from all the reports, his was a life well lived. You are blessed with great memories and legacy. God bless. ~ classmate of Sherry's"
"Sherry, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Sounds like you had a wonderful father and wonderful family and lots of great memories of your father to be proud of. Wish we were near to pay our respect, but do know our prayers and loving thoughts of you and your family are being sent your way during this time of loss. Hang onto those precious memories!! See you soon in church hopefully. Love you dear friend."