Carl Lee Guthrie, Sr.

Carl Lee Guthrie, Sr., age 74, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2022. Carl was born on February 16, 1948, in Elgin, Texas, to Marlin Victor and Joyce (Rengar) Guthrie.

Carl served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany during his service. He made his living as a cabinet maker and owned his own cabinetry business. Since 1984, Carl built every house he lived in from start to finish including all the furniture. He also helped his family build their houses. Carl enjoyed rebuilding cars as well. He rebuilt a ’51 Ford and ’67 GTO from the ground up. Carl liked to ride motorcycles and to go fishing. In his younger years, he liked to ride horses. Carl taught himself how to do everything that he knew; a true self-taught, hardworking man.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents, Marlin and Joyce. He is survived by his wife, Mirna (Valecillo) Guthrie, his sons, Carl Guthrie, Jr., and Alan Stark, and his daughter, Laura Guthrie.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Knobbs Springs Cemetery (Lower Section) in McDade, Texas.