James Oscar Guthrie, 84, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015, in a Panama City hospital.
He was born May 19, 1931, in Athens, Alabama. He was a retired mechanist where he worked for Reynolds Aluminum. He served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Florence, Alabama.
He had been a resident of Lynn Haven for 11 years, moving here from Florence, Alabama. He was the last of 11 children of Joe and Gertrude Guthrie.
He is survived by his wife, Gustava Guthrie; two daughters, Jamye Hotalen (Chester) and Bonya Guthrie; step-son, Mike Murks (Denise); 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Precious.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday October 5, 2015 in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home, Panama City, Florida.
