James

Guthrie

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IN LOVING MEMORY

James W. Guthrie

Dec 21 1942 - Jan 30 2024

James W. Guthrie (Jim), a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force passed away on January 30, 2024 due to complications from dementia.

The son of George Guthrie and Gladys Cobb, Jim was born on December 21, 1942 in Dallas, Texas. While in Dallas, he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and afterwards attended Texas Tech University (BS in Electrical Engineering) and the Air Force Institute of Technology (Master’s in Engineering).

At the age of 21, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for 24 years, attaining the rank of Colonel. As part of his service, he served in Vietnam and supported numerous intelligence and reconnaissance programs that were crucial to the long-term security of the United States.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1988, Jim worked another 20+ years in the defense industry, serving in various management roles for Boeing and L3 Technologies. After retiring from his civilian career, he and his wife Linda focused all their time and energy on their cattle ranch in Lindale, Texas.

 Jim is survived by his children, Jim Guthrie, Steve Thompson, Glen Guthrie, Scott Thompson, Jennifer Moore and his beloved dog, Maggie.

A memorial service honoring the life of James Guthrie will be held at Turrentine- Jackson- Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The service will also be live streamed at the following link: https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/james-w-guthrie 
 

 

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