Jefferson Simon Guidry

Charles "Chuck" Wilbert Soileau Sr.,
April 17, 2008
Suzel Trahan Guidry
April 21, 2008
Charles "Chuck" Wilbert Soileau Sr.,
April 17, 2008
Suzel Trahan Guidry
April 21, 2008

Posted Friday, April 18, 2008

Jefferson Simon Guidry, 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, La., died Thursday, April 18, at 8:06 a.m.

He is survived by his companion, Julia Matherne Thibodeaux; son, Royce P. Guidry and wife Bonnie Walker Guidry; sisters, Willie Mae Doucet and Maize Bouffanie; and grandchildren, Michael Guidry and wife Tara, Mary Claire and Matthew Guidry.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Bychurch Guidry; parents, Andrew Joseph Guidry and Violet Plaisance Guidry; son, Melvin A. Guidry; daughter, Lee Anna M. Guidry; and brothers, Gus Guidry, Cleveland Guidry and Larris Guidry.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and senior citizen friends. He was retired from Oil Transport Services as a riverboat captain and fisherman. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church in Cut Off with mass to follow. He will be buried at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland, La. is in charge of the arrangements.