Ralph Josephus Guthrie Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph Josephus Guthrie of Salem, Virginia, born in Franklin, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 28, 2024 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Ralph Josephus is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Ralph Josephus' spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Henry and Carrie Jane Guthrie; and his brothers, Charles Henry, Junior Arthur and Gene Elgen.
He is survived by: his wife Ramona Huff Rigsbee Guthrie; his caregiver Rachel Ann Ayers; his son Joseph; his daughter-in-law Anne Guthrie; and his granddaughter Hannah Guthrie.
