Celebrating the life of
John D. Guttery
January 01, 1882 - July 18, 2009
- Savannah - John D. Guttery, First Sergeant, United States Army, Retired 82, died July 18, 2009 at Savannah Square surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born in Dora, Alabama, son of the late Dee and Emma Cole Guttery. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and enlisted in the United States Army in 1946. Mr. Guttery retired as a First Sergeant in 1966. Prior to moving to Savannah in 1987, Mr. Guttery was a business owner in Phenix City, AL. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church, where he was a former deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was preceded in death by his brother, Horace Guttery and sister, Pauline Thrasher.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Frances P. Guttery of Savannah; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debra D. and Mike Frew of Rincon; Janice E. and Scott Hayes of Indianapolis, IN; Darlene Guttery of Alexandria, VA; grandchildren, Kimberly D. Osborne and her husband, Tim of Rincon; Erin M. Chase and her husband, Anthony of Savannah; Kellen G. Hayes of New Orleans, LA; great grandchildren, John Michael and Anna Osborne of Rincon; Michaela C.F. Chase of Savannah; brothers, Buddy Guttery, Jack Guttery; sisters, Geraldine Jennings, Delarce Selma, Joan Redding and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Bible Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Herbert F. Hubbard officiating, assisted by Dr. John Rainwater and Reverend Tommy East.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances: Bible Baptist Church Building Fund, 4700 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA 31404 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Frances, Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family during this difficult time. John is now in the comfort of Our Lord's arms and at peace. You have our deepest sympathy. May God bless you and grant you the grace to help you through your loss.
- Marie and Bill Robinson, Savannah, GA
My heartfelt condolences to the family.
- Mariangelica Rodriguez, Pooler, GA
To the Guttery Family - all of us at Boeing's Washington Studies and Analysis Group offer our deepest sympathy and condolences at the loss of John Guttery. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Sincerely, All of the WSA Team
- Washington Studies and Analysis, Arlington, VA
While I did not know Mr. Guttery I would like to extend my condolences to Erin and the entire family in their time of sorrow. Richard Parker
- Richard Parker, Thunderbolt, GA
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
- Boeing Analysis & CONOPS Team, St. Louis, MO
my prayer are with you and your family erin. marvin 104....
- marvin jenkins, savannah, GA
My prayer is that God give you peace during this time..
- Wayne Watson, Winston, GA
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE IT WILL EASE YOUR HEART TO KNOW THAT HE IS WITH THE LORD NOW GOD BLESS YOU ALL OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL LOVE IN CHRIST EDWARD COCHRAN AND LINDA CUMMINGS MASTERS CLASS.
- EDWARD COCHRAN, savannah, GA
Bigdaddy was a wonderful grandfather. As the patriarch of our family, he taught each of us the importance of loving each other and our country. I will cherish my memories of him teaching me how to fish, how not to step in cowpies and the importance of minding my elders. I will miss him dearly but will keep his memory near to my heart and teach my daughter as many of his lessons as possible.
- Erin Chase, Savannah, GA
Dear Frances, Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family during this difficult time. John is now in the comfort of Our Lord's arms and at peace. You have our deepest sympathy. May God bless you and grant you the grace to help you through your loss.
- Marie and Bill Robinson, Savannah, GA
My heartfelt condolences to the family.
- Mariangelica Rodriguez, Pooler, GA
To the Guttery Family - all of us at Boeing's Washington Studies and Analysis Group offer our deepest sympathy and condolences at the loss of John Guttery. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Sincerely, All of the WSA Team
- Washington Studies and Analysis, Arlington, VA
While I did not know Mr. Guttery I would like to extend my condolences to Erin and the entire family in their time of sorrow. Richard Parker
- Richard Parker, Thunderbolt, GA
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
- Boeing Analysis & CONOPS Team, St. Louis, MO
my prayer are with you and your family erin. marvin 104....
- marvin jenkins, savannah, GA
My prayer is that God give you peace during this time..
- Wayne Watson, Winston, GA
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE IT WILL EASE YOUR HEART TO KNOW THAT HE IS WITH THE LORD NOW GOD BLESS YOU ALL OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL LOVE IN CHRIST EDWARD COCHRAN AND LINDA CUMMINGS MASTERS CLASS.
- EDWARD COCHRAN, savannah, GA
Bigdaddy was a wonderful grandfather. As the patriarch of our family, he taught each of us the importance of loving each other and our country. I will cherish my memories of him teaching me how to fish, how not to step in cowpies and the importance of minding my elders. I will miss him dearly but will keep his memory near to my heart and teach my daughter as many of his lessons as possible.
- Erin Chase, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
