Jonathan Russell "Rusty" Guthrie Sr.

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 Rustys memory include his children, Jonathan Guthrie, Jr., and fiance, 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 Service Details. Visitation When Thursday, June 9th, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address Address Not Available Funeral Service When Friday, June 10th, 2022 6:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address Address Not Available Interment When Friday, June 10th, 2022 6:00pm Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153