Joe Mack Guthrie
April 22, 1954 - October 11, 2015
Joe Mack Guthrie of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Oct. 11, 2015, at MD Anderson Houston, Texas.
Mack was born in Monahans, Texas, to Jessie M. (J.M.) and Mackie Guthrie on April 22, 1954.
He attended high school at San Angelo Central High School and graduated in 1972. He attended Angelo State University but earned an associate degree in business from South Plains College. He worked as a store manager for WM Auto Parts for the last five years in Ballinger, Texas. Mack has worked in the auto parts industry throughout his career in Lubbock, San Angelo and Ballinger.
He enjoyed trains, photography, WWII Planes, Angelo State Band reunions and his many friends.
Mack is survived by his son, Tyler Guthrie of Midland, Texas, Ryan Guthrie and wife Chelsea of Houston, Texas; brother Jess Guthrie and wife Linda of Raymondville, Texas; sister Sara Smotherman and husband Steven of League City, Texas; nephew Jason Guthrie of St. Louis, Missouri; niece Stephanie Smotherman Jones and husband Chuck of Houston, Texas.
He was preceded in death by parents Jessie M. (J.M.) and Mackie Guthrie of San Angelo, Texas.
Interment will be held in summer 2016, in Caddo, Texas. A celebration of his life will also be held in summer 2016, in San Angelo, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: MD Anderson Cancer Center P.O. Box 4486 Houston, TX 77210-4486. Please include the name of Joe G. Guthrie with your memorial gift.
Or go to: mdanderson.org/gifts (scroll down to "more ways you can help" and choose "make a memorial gift") in the section "Your Information" there is a box to check "?Where my donation will go?" Choose "fund designated by family."
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of MD Anderson Hospital and especially Dr. Kathryn Gold for their excellent care of Mack during his illness.
Published by GoSanAngelo on Oct. 21, 2015.
MEMORIES & CONDOLENCES
I don't know what to say. It's hard to find someone after 45 years that was so close, and then loose them in the blink of an eye. Rest well friend, you will be missed.
Allen Palmer
October 28, 2015
So glad I got to visit with you in May. You will always have a special place in my heart! Hope you are up there playing in Heaven's band my friend.
Diana Kunce-Collins
October 28, 2015
We will see you in the sunrise and sunsets and stars, my friend.
Nancy
October 28, 2015
Mack was such a dear friend and neighbor. I will greatly miss our conversations. Rest in peace sweetie.
Cathy Frazer
October 27, 2015
I will miss speaking ,laughing and talking about old times. God bless you Mack.
Sergio Alcala
October 22, 2015
Truly one of the friendliest people I have ever met.
Vicki
October 22, 2015
Mack, you did a great job of making me laugh. I am glad we were friends.
November is lung cancer awareness month.
Deb Pouncey McGettigan
October 21, 2015
Joe will be sorely missed by all of his dear friends. Praying for the family.
Debi Cox
October 21, 2015
Joe Mack was a friend to everyone. He is missed.
Jimmy Alan Hall
October 21, 2015
Joe Mack, Heaven's new tour guide, you will be missed.
Jerri Pirc
October 21, 2015
Mack was such a special friend and visited my home often. He was always willing to talk to you about any subject. I will miss his smile and his friendship. May he rest in peace!
Joyce Jackson
October 21, 201
Ill miss our crazy conversations over coffee at HEB. Stay with us in spirit Joe Mack....We'll always need you wherever we go. See ya when the roll gets called up yonder.
Joaquin "Jack" Cervantes, Jr
October 21, 2015
Joe Mack truly let his light "shine" all around so that all who were near were touched and blessed. He will be missed.
Pamela (Henderson) McCoy-McCord
October 21, 2015
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