Jonathan Russell “Rusty” Guthrie, Sr., 66, of Salem, Va, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, October 26, 1955, he is proceeded in death by his loving mother and stepfather, Harold and Janie Coffman.
With sparkling blue eyes and a personality to match, if you were lucky enough to know Rusty, then you knew he was a jokester always out to make someone laugh. Life threw many challenges at Rusty, but he took each obstacle and lived life to the fullest.
Left to cherish Rusty’s memory include his children, Jonathan Guthrie, Jr., and fiancée, Tory Weiss of St. Petersburg, FL, Sara Guthrie of Christiansburg, Va, and Brian Heldenbrand and wife, Linda of Massillon, OH; grandchildren, Gabrielle Bloodgood, and Holly Heldenbrand; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends.
Friends may visit with the family from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022, at the funeral home with Chaplain Ben Mewald officiating. Private inurnment will be held with his family at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org/donate