Jonathan Layne Guthrie

Jonathan Layne Guthrie

On September 30, 1969, Jonathan Layne Guthrie was born to Shirley Berry Guthrie and John William Guthrie Jr. From a young age, he demonstrated a strong work ethic, landscaping for his church and helping his grandpa stock his bait stand. He excelled in academics, graduating Valedictorian of Minden High School in 1987 and Magna Cum Laude at Louisiana Tech University in 1991. His propensity for writing and interests in law led to his career as a federal probation officer, where he served his clients and the public for 25 years. After retirement, he advocated for raising teacher salaries and improving student safety during his term as a member of the Webster Parish School Board. A firearm safety instructor and avid gamesman, he enjoyed spending his free time hunting in Bellevue or fishing on Lake Bistineau. Many people knew him as “Goose” from playing softball in church and city leagues, which he loved and played for many years. Jonathan was a dedicated public servant, a loving father, a devoted husband, a faithful church board member, and a cherished friend. He lives on in the memory of every person who loves him and every life he touched. Though he lost his fight against cancer in this life, he was healed in his heavenly home on March 14, 2026.

He is survived by his parents, his wife of thirty-three years, Robyn Reid Guthrie, his daughter, Lauren Elizabeth Guthrie, his younger sister Kristi Parker, his brother-in-laws, Christopher Whittington, Garland Parker, Ritchie Reid, and Jeromy Reid, his nieces Kylie Reid and Ashley Parker Thompson-Gardner and husband Conner, his nephew Corbin Reid and his great-nephew on the way, Harvey James Thompson-Gardner.

Special thanks to the staff at the Methodist Hospital in Dallas Dr. Meija, Dr. Manhas, registered nurses Christina, Ally, Kennedy, Brandi, and his nurses at Bristol Hospice Sarah, Whitney, and Caisey and Director April Freeman. Special thanks to the Webster Parish School Board members whom he called mentors and friends.

Pallbearers will be Tony Hall, Jimmy Hall, Brad Peevy, Tony Fuller, Ritchie Reid, and Chris Whittington and honorary pallbearers Kermit Welch, Bennie Gray, Dale Kirkland, Randy Gary, and Garland Parker.

The visitation will be held at City on a Hill Tuesday, March 17 at 4:00pm, his funeral service Wednesday, March 18 at 10:00am with burial to follow at Garden of Memories under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral home.