Dr. GENE GUTHERY

Dr. Bobby Eugene Guthery was born to Marquis and Helen Guthery on June 5, 1945, in Poteau, Oklahoma. He was 71 years of age at the time he passed from this life on May 22, 2017, in Texarkana, Texas. He was reared in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the trombone in the high school band, singing in the school choir, and competing on the tennis team. He graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1963.

Gene was baptized in his teens. He was a member of the church of Christ and possessed a very in-depth knowledge of the Bible. He appreciated all forms of music and loved listening to his stereo system. He enjoyed Italian food and home cooking seasoned with “good grease.” His specialties were making popcorn and his mom’s cornbread. He was known for his fedora hats, suits, and fountain pens.

Gene attended Freed-Hardeman College and Oklahoma Christian College, and he was accepted into the medical school program at the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 1973. He specialized in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. His medical practice was located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, in the late 1970s and early 1980s. From there he was drawn to the field of research. God gave him the gift of an incredibly creative mind. Gene’s endeavors in science and medicine were profound, as well as advanced, and led to the development of seven patents.  

He was recipient of the following:

John Philip Sousa Band Award at Broken Bow High School

Jayhawker, M.D. Award, recognizing leadership and teaching, from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Graduating Class of 1976

Third Best Presentation Award, a five continent competition, at the 2003 International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting in New Orleans

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Marquis and Helen Guthery, and his brothers, Dr. Jim Guthery and Lemuel Guthery.

His memory will be cherished by his children, Benjamin Guthery of Kansas City, Missouri, Grace Guthery of Olathe, Kansas, and Esther (Elijah) Keaupunilani of Bradenton, Florida; his grandchildren, Derrick, Julia, and Peyton Henshaw of Olathe, Kansas, and Hannah of Apple Valley, California; his former wife, Jan George of Olathe, Kansas; his sister, Carol (James) Bruton of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and daughters, Terri Tucker and Whitney (Dr. Kyle) Pratt of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, and Sharbee (Wes) Horne of Stillwater, Oklahoma; his sister-in-law, Kathy Guthery of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and children, Jim (Rhonda) Guthery of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, Dr. Brandon (Dr. Keely) Guthery of McAlester, Oklahoma, and Leslie Guthery of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; his sister-in-law, Jo Guthery, and sons, Bill Guthery, Joseph Guthery, and Samuel Guthery of Friendswood, Texas; and a host of cousins, nephews and nieces, and many special, loving friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday May 26, 2017 at Broken Bow Church of Christ at 10:00AM with Brother Lewis Hale of Oklahoma City, OK. Officiating.  Interment will follow at the Denison Cemetery in Idabel, OK. Family will visit with friends before and after the funeral. 

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