Elbert "Buck" Hayes Guthrie passed from his earthly life on August 13, 2024. He was known to all as "Buck". Buck modeled his 88 years on earth after the apostle Paul's message in Acts 20:24... :Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned to me by the Lord Jesus - the work of telling others the good news about God's mighty kindness and love." Born April 19, 1936, to Walter and Jenny Elizabeth Guthrie. He had a career with Mississippi Chemical Corporation. Buck was also known for his love of baseball. Many lasting memories and lifelong relationships were made from his coaching years. He was a member of First Baptist Church Madison where he served as a deacon and numerous ministries. His passion was to serve others. We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Traditions Hospice and sitters Mae Moorehead, Sharon Jones, Cece Darling and Kim Jones for the care they provided. Buck is survived by his wife of 68 years, Deseree "Rea" Guthrie; son, Steven (Lori) Guthrie of Baton Rouge, LA; daughters, Cindy (Petey) Walker and Cheryl (Todd) Gordon of Madison, MS; grandchildren, Emily Dees (Alex) Bandin of Casa Grande AZ, Chad (Rachel) Walker of Cartersville GA, Sonny (Morgan) Walker of Mobile AL, Hayes and Hannah Gordon of Madison MS, Amber Gordon of Vicksburg MS; Micahlyn Guthrie of Baton Rouge LA, Macy (Josh) Barrios of Salt Lake City, UT; also, 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; sister, Dot Williamson of Madison MS; brother, Herb Guthrie of Clinton MS, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Tommy and Juanita Smith; sisters, Annie Ward, Clarence Davis, Betty Davis, Carolyn Hardy; brothers, Clifton Guthrie and Bud Guthrie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: First Baptist Church Madison, 2100 Main Street, Madison MS 39110 or The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Pkwy, Charlotte NC 28201. Visitation will be from 9:30-11am on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at First Baptist Church Madison. A Celebration of Life service will start at 11am with a private burial to follow. John 5:24 - "He who hears my Word and believes in Him who sent me...has passed from death into life." "I've read the last page of the bible. It's all going to turn out alright."