Lewis Guthrie
Lewis had a very full life, having attended John Tarleton College at Stephenville from May, 1944 to January, 1946. Fondest memories of his Tarleton years included his title of Student Director and Sergeant of Band, Yearbook Sports Editor for baseball, Commander of Cadet Corps and Who’s Who in Honor Points. His special memory of Tarleton as he shared with his family, was his time in Professor Sweeney’s class. There he learned math from an interested educator who took the time and energy to help him move toward obtaining his engineering degree. Military service in the United States Army Air Force from September, 1946 to August, 1947 took Lewis to Guam where he served as Teletype Technician.
A proud Longhorn, Lewis was graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in January 1950 following his military service. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Lewis joined GSU in February 1950 and proudly served for forty-two years until October 1, 1992. His family recalls his beginning years of climbing light poles and Lewis’ service at all hours to his company and neighbors as weather demanded. He retired as General Manager of Engineering. Lewis never lost his memory of those who educated him, those he educated, and his many life experiences. He was quite a boss to us all!
Dad served his family and neighbors with great care, never counting the number of moves each made or how many times he was called upon. He offered guidance and support to each of us. Lewis was a private man with a strong patriotic spirit and belief in doing what is right. Lewis and Jackie enjoyed their time at the Pompano Club dancing when ever they had the opportunity, they loved baseball all of their lives and were avid followers of the Texas Longhorns.
The family of Lewis and Jackie wish to thank the many who have provided care and support to their parents and to them upon their returns to Beaumont. A special thank you from our hearts to Dr. Michael Findley, Dr. Christopher Trauth, Dr. Robert Birdwell, and their staffs, to the staff of St. Elizabeth Hospital, to Morris Healthcare, Minnie Tiller, Margie Barrera and staff. To our many neighbors, friends, our family of GSU friends and those we may have failed to mention, we will be forever grateful.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM at Broussard’s Mortuary Chapel, Beaumont with Reverend John Alexander officiating followed by burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be William E. Barksdale, Joseph E. Bondurant, Jame R. Cornelius, Everett Davis, Edward Loggins, Dewey I. Lytle and John Zemanek. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00PM at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, NCICFUL, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, Georgia 30368-2454, Alzheimer’s Association, 780 S. 4th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701, or the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705.