Melvin Guthrie III

Melvin Guthrie III, age 43, passed away suddenly on December 25, 2025. He was born on April 27, 1982, to Melvin A. Guthrie Jr. and Lindsey Schwartz Osborne. On May 26, 2012, he married his beautiful wife, Jennifer Evans, who he is survived by, along with their two sons, Coltin and Wyatt, who were the center of his world. Nothing brought Melvin greater pride than being their father. He was present through every chapter of their lives, assisting as a coach, helping at practices, and cheering them on with unwavering love and commitment. He coached at Panthers Athletics for football and wrestling, allowing him to spend every moment he could alongside his son’s. Melvin was also a coach for the Chesapeake High School Girls Wrestling Team, where he was appreciated and admired by the students who knew him. Melvin grew up as a standout athlete, a star football player and a state champion wrestler. He graduated from Chesapeake High School in the year 2000. His love for wrestling remained a core part of who he was throughout his life. Melvin lived a life grounded in strength, creativity, and family. He was creative and artistic, even drawing his own tattoos, and he found peace when he was outdoors, camping and spending time surrounded by the people he loved most. Melvin is survived by his wife Jennifer, their sons Coltin and Wyatt, and his parents, Melvin A. Guthrie Jr. and wife, Rose Guthrie, as well as his mother, Lindsey Schwartz Osborne. He is also survived by his grandparents Ann and Victor Schwartz, Grandmother Adelphia Jean Guthrie and by his siblings Tanya Andersen, Ashlyn Osborne, Brianne Osborne, Mandi Jo Lepold, and Michael O’Meara, as well as brother and sister in laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many more who adored him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 30th 2025 at the Reflections Banquet Hall located at 8015 Fort Smallwood Road, Curtis Bay Maryland 21226. From: 5pm to 9pm In lieu of flowers, gifts, or arrangements, the family is asking for support through the following methods during this difficult time. Memorial Fund for Melvin Guthrie https://www.spotfund.com/story/Melvin-Guthrie-III Meal Train to help Support the Family: https://www.giveinkind.com/supporting-the-loss-of-melvin-guthrie Forever Carried in our Hearts.

Melvin Guthrie III

April 28, 1982 - December 25, 2025