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Bruce W. Guthrie revised

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Grayville, Illinois

Bruce Willard Guthrie, Jr., 51, of Grayville, Illinois, died Saturday, July 31, 2021, the result of a boating accident in the Wabash River near Grayville. He was born April 6, 1970, in Kane, Pennsylvania, the son of Bruce Willard Guthrie, Sr., and June (Dolby) Guthrie. He was married for 27 years to Taunya (Bell) Guthrie, and she survives.

Bruce was a process specialist at Champion Laboratories in Albion, Illinois. He was an avid fisherman, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Taunya Guthrie; sons Brett (Jade) Guthrie, Brody Guthrie; daughter Desirae (Phillip) Grimm; brother James (Karla) Guthrie, all of Grayville; sisters Sarah (Nick) Nicklas of Marionville, Pennsylvania, Barb Elder and Debbie Guthrie, both of Olney, Illinois, Becky Guthrie of Pennsylvania; grandchildren Nevaeh, Rilee, Anastasia, Everleigh (due in September, 2021), Blake, and Cole.

He is preceded in death by his father, Bruce Willard Guthrie, Sr.; sister Amanda; mother-in-law Kathy Hoy; and father-in-law Telvis Bell.

Bruces remains were cremated. Visitation is 1-2 pm, Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville. Memorial service is at 2 pm, Saturday, August 7, 2021, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Grayville.

Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel, Grayville, Illinois - Saturday, August 7, 2021 - 1- 2 pm

Service: Cook Funeral Chapel, Grayville, Illinois - Saturday, August 7, 2021 - 2 pm

Arrangements by Roberts & Cook Funeral Service - Grayville