Roosevelt Guidry Jr.

Roosevelt Guidry, Jr., 92 passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Lake Charles on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.  He was born on December 8, 1929 to Elmyre and Roosevelt Guidry, Sr. in Plaquemine, LA.

Roosevelt was the oldest of seven children.  He was a strong, influential, self-made man who lived by his actions.  He believed in doing what is right, and doing it “by the book.”  Early in his life he began developing a work ethic that he would live by his entire life.  When he was twelve years old he made brooms for extra money.  When he was fourteen, he drove a potato truck, and he volunteered to serve water at a German camp.

In 1949 he helped build St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles.  He also helped build Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.  He worked under the Local 207 Carpenter’s Union.  He also worked for Lone Star Cement Plant and Entex, and he owned and operated a lawn maintenance service.  He retired from PPG as an Operator after thirty years of faithful service, where he earned many safety awards, and never missed a day of work.  Mr. Guidry’s hobby was owning and training race horses – both quarter horses and thoroughbreds.

Left to cherish his memory are, his beloved wife of 73 years, Cecelia F. Guidry; his children, Waterine Marie Guidry, Mary Michelle Guidry Chavis and Morris C. Guidry; his grandchildren, Carlton, Wenona (Carwell), Selena (Kevin), Dawn, Courtney, Tenesha (Gordon), Alvin, Shyleena (Oscar) and Mary Ann; his great grandchildren, Carrington, Kyle, Bailey, Brady, Linsey and Jasymin, Darius (Phalyn), Dorian, Aidan, Ana, Ja’Vaughn, Bryce, Dontrell, Donavan, Oscar, Carter Ray and Sara Debbie; his great, great grandchildren, Virgil, Vada, Darian and Dylan; his siblings, J.C. Guidry (Wilda), Herbert Guidry (Dorina) and Elvie Miller.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, John Shelton Guidry; his siblings, Archie Guidry, Viola Ledet and Ola Guidry.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, located at 2031 Opelousas St.  Reverend Joby Matthew will serve as Celebrant.  Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.  Visitation will be at University Baptist Church, located at 4505 Lake Street, from 10:30 AM until leaving in procession to the church at 12:30 PM.  A rosary will be recited at 11:00 AM.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to STAT Home Health, Dr. Seep and his team, and our friends and family for their compassionate and loving care during our father’s last days.

Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net.