John William Guthrie

John William Guthrie, 52, of Moss Bluff, LA died on Monday, March 7, 2011 in his residence.

Mr. Guthrie was born November 4, 1958 in Clarendon, AR, raised in Alabama, and has lived in the Lake Charles / Moss Bluff area for the past thirty-one years. He worked as a welder for most of his life. John enjoyed making yard decorations and was an avid fisherman. He will always be remembered as a wonderful man, husband, and father.

Mr. Guthrie is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years, Judy Stutes Guthrie of Moss Bluff; son, Kenneth Williams and wife Alicia of Decatur, AL; grandson, Zackery Williams; and close friend, Derrick Brown of Moss Bluff.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Guthrie.

His funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Steve Cox will officiate. Burial will follow in New Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the start of the service.