Lt. Usmc Jr.

Lt. Col. Clarence Luther Guthrie, Jr., USMC Retired, 78, of Spartanburg, died on Monday, April 8, 2013, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born July 5, 1934, in Gaffney, SC, he was the son of the late Clarence Luther Guthrie, Sr. and Rosa Jane Thackston Guthrie. Lt. Col. Guthrie retired from the U. S. Marine Corps after 33 years of service. A graduate of USC-Spartanburg, he was also a SC probation officer, a member of American Legion Post 28, State Constable, and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Marie Turner Guthrie; children, Anna Guthrie Irmiter (Kevin), Rose Guthrie, Col. John Guthrie, USMC (Susan), Dr. Linda Fuqua (Kevin), Clarence Luther Guthrie III (Phyllis), Roger Guthrie (Kim), Cindy Grice (Mark), and Robert Guthrie; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Juanita Guthrie Rogers and Rose Patryce Guthrie Britton. He was predeceased by brothers, Roger Guthrie and John Guthrie; and a sister, Maryann Guthrie Mizzell. A memorial service, with military rites by the U. S. Marine Corps Honor Team, will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday, April 12, 2013, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307, by the Rev. Rusty Benton. The family will receive friends, at the Chapel, following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd Ste 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057; or online at https://semperfifund.org/donate/ The family is at the home. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lt. Col. Clarence Luther "Luke" Guthrie, Jr., USMC (Ret.) please visit our Sympathy Store.