Paul Larry Guthrie

Mr. Paul Larry Guthrie, age 82, passed away March 27, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

Mr. Guthrie was born December 24, 1942, in Townley, Alabama, the son of the late John Carol “J.C.” Guthrie, and Georgia Mae Higginbotham Guthrie.

Mr. Guthrie is preceded in death by his brothers, James Edward Guthrie and Richard Lynn Guthrie, and sister, Linda Sue Woodley.

Mr. Guthrie is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Margie Morehead Guthrie; daughter, Sandie M. Guthrie; son, Steven P. Guthrie and his wife, Terri; grandchildren: Kaity S. Davis (Zach), Breanna K. Stoker (Jared), Dristen D. Guthrie (Ally), Canaan E. Smith, and Micah J. Smith; great-grandchildren: Annistyn Maddox, Mason Stoker, Kota Guthrie, and Rhett Davis; and brother, Willie E. Guthrie.

Mr. Guthrie proudly served our country in the United States Army, having been the recipient of a Purple Heart during the Vietnam War. He was a faithful member and deacon of Union Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed any time spent outdoors, fishing, and quail hunting. Above all else, Mr. Guthrie loved his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His life has left a lasting impact on all who knew and loved him.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Polk Memory Gardens, at 2:00 PM, with Reverend Joe Bates officiating. Military Rites will be provided by the Brown-Wright Post 12 Honor Guard. 

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Dristen Guthrie, Joel Guthrie, Bruce Guthrie, Phillip Guthrie, Josh Teal, and Micah Smith.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Arthur Garrett, Sammy Pointer, and Jason Guthrie.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made in his honor to Affinity Hospice, 800 Broad Street, Suite 214, Rome, Georgia 30165.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Paul Larry Guthrie.