Thomas Richard Guthery
1878-1967
Photo from Find-A-Grave
Thomas Richard Guthery, Sr.
The names Speegle and Guthery are synonymous with the early years of the Restoration Movement in Alabama. Thomas Richard Guthery came from a family whose influence was felt in many places in Central Alabama and throughout the brotherhood. He was from Cullman County. When he attended school he traveled to Nashville, Tennessee and attended Peabody Normal College. On October 15, 1903 he married Maude Evelyn Lett. For a time the family lived back in Alabama, even having their first child, Thomas Richard, born there in 1904. When opportunities arose, the family moved to central Florida where they spent the remainder of his life.
While in Florida, more children were born. Richard supported himself by working in farming, building work, and was a good electrician. His love was the church of Christ. He loved the Bible and enjoyed opportunities to teach and preach it. Richard was a capable song leader, and taught the rudiments of singing to the churches. Under his leadership, the church in and around Plant City was made strong during the course of his life.
Richard Guthery passed from this life the 28th of February, 1957. Burial followed at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Plant City, Florida.
-Scott Harp
Sources: Find-A-Grave, Gospel Advocate,
Report Sent To Gospel Advocate
July 18, 1912, page 837
Directions To Grave
The Guthery family plot is located in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Plant City, Florida. Travel on Hwy. 4 to Plant City, and get off on Hwy. 39/N. Wheeler St. and turn right. Turn right on W. Hillsboro St. and then left on N. Lime St. Just before crossing Tiner St. look to your left. The Guthery family plot will be in this section.
GPS Location
28.030466,-82.127462
GUTHERY
Thelma Ivey Guthery
October 30, 1919
January 31, 2008
Loving Wife And Mother
Tomn Tait Guthery
January 26, 1919
May 5, 2000
Loving Son Husband and Father
Maude Evelyn Guthery
March 31, 1879
June 10, 1955
Mother
Thomas Richard Guthery
July 31, 1878
February 28, 1957
Father
Photos Taken 12.28.2016
Webpage produced 12.24.2018
Courtesy Of Scott Harp
www.TheRestorationMovement.com
