Barron Rudolph Guthrie

Barron Rudolph Guthrie, of Oxford, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the age of 95. Mr. Guthrie proudly served his country in The United States Navy serving in both World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a Mason in Covington, Lodge #6. Mr. Guthrie was the owner and founder of Barron’s Jewelry where he was an excellent watch repairman who had a loyal following of customers. A loving father, he was highly invested in his children’s lives and instilled in them a strong work ethic. Mr. Guthrie enjoyed the simple pleasures in life such as music, dancing, playing poker, and the lottery. In addition, he liked being outdoors whether he was swimming, water skiing, fishing, or gardening. Mr. Guthrie loved his family dearly and will be remembered for his great sense of humor and his love for socializing.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Marjorie Levi Guthrie; wife, Louise Guthrie; wife, Sue Carter Guthrie; wife, Reba Winifred Guthrie; parents, Lonnie and Marie Guthrie; brothers and sisters, J.L. Guthrie, Billie Kay Guthrie Callaway Rawlins, Charles Scott “Cotton” Guthrie, Martha June Guthrie.

Survivors include his daughter, Marjorie Guthrie Huamán (Oscar A. Huamán, Son-in-Law); son, Steven Rudolph Guthrie; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; siblings, Delories Heyliger, Janelle Gibbs, Phillip W. Guthrie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service for Mr. Guthrie will be held Sunday, July 3, 2022, 4:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington.  Friends are invited to visit with the family at the funeral home Saturday, July 2, from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to the Abbey Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 68, Social Circle, GA 30025.