Herman Shelton Guthrie

Herman Shelton Guthrie, 95, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. He is survived by his cherished wife of 65 years, Ora Agee Guthrie; son, Herman Shelton Guthrie, Jr.; daughter, Judy Perdue; grandson, Doug Perdue; and granddaughter, Anne McCroskey and husband, Eric. He was passionate about his hobby and proud to give the best of his crops (peaches, apples, and tomatoes) to friends and family. Always a supportive father and grandfather, he expected the best and applauded every achievement. The family will receive guests on Friday evening, May 27, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service will be held on Saturday morning, May 28, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the funeral homes chapel. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family thanks his beloved caregiver, Rachel Camilleri, for her devotion, and asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the City of Salem Fire and EMS at 201 South Broad Street in Salem, VA 24153. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.johnmoakey.com. The Guthrie family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.