Gary Wayne Guttry

Salem, SC — Gary Wayne Guttry, 84, husband of Merrill Davis Guttry, of 23 Iron Clad Drive, Salem passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, at his home.

 

A native of Camden, AR, Mr. Guttry was the son of the late Carmen Ersel and Oleta Cook Guttry. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War and later retired from Walk-Haydel as a chemical engineer. Mr. Guttry started the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Auburn with two friends and was a member of the Toastmasters. He was an Episcopalian.

 

Mr. Guttry is survived by his son: Wayne Guttry of Hartsville, SC; daughter: Jessica Guttry Visser of Marietta, GA; brother: Larry Graham of Camden, AR; sisters: Juanita Byrd of Texas and Joyce Creech of Little Rock, AR; and four grandchildren: Mac Guttry, Will Guttry, Sams Guttry and Annelie Visser.

 

A private memorial service will be held at a later date at Keowee Key.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prisma Health Hospice of the Foothills, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29678.

 

The family is at their respective homes.

Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.