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March 7, 2008March 11
March 11, 2008
Posted Monday, March 10, 2008
Leonard Charles Guedry Sr., 86, a native and resident of Napoleonville, La., died Friday, March 7, at 4:40 p.m.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Guillot Guedry; son, Keith and daughter-in-law, Linda; daughter, Karen; son, Leonard Jr. “Len”; son, Paul and daughter-in-law, Janice; son, Neil and daughter-in-law, Marsha; his grandchildren and spouses, Keith II (Kicka) and Michelle Guedry, Robyn (Guedry) and Pat Theriot, Gerry Guedry and friend, Shelly Hooper, Leslie Guedry, Corey and Kellie Guedry, Jamie Guedry, Kelly Guedry, Heather (Guedry) and Jason Thibodaux, Mitchell Guedry and Kristopher Guedry; and his great-grandchildren, Rebecca Guedry, Keith Guedry III (KC), Tyler Theriot, Patrick Theriot, Emily Guedry and Ashley Guedry.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Ann Guedry; his parents, Edward and Julia Guedry; sister, Alice Dugas; and brother, Albert Guedry.
He was born Nov. 5, 1921, in Paincourtville, La. He was the fourth child of Edward J. Guedry and Julia Marquette. He married Shirley Mae Guillot of Paincourtville on May 17, 1944. Together they had six children, Keith, Karen, Leonard Jr. (Len), Paul, Neil and Robin (deceased).
He was a resident of Napoleonville since 1924 and graduated from Napoleonville High School. He furthered his education at Louisiana State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in commerce and history in 1943. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943. He was discharged as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1946 and remained in the Army Reserves and served as a reserve officer until 1950. After his discharge, he formed Leonard Guedry Insurance Agency and later formed Leonard Guedry Real Estate Agency, which he operated until retirement in 1986.
Mr. Guedry was active in local community affairs and belonged to many local organizations. He served as president of the Napoleonville Lions Club, Grand Knight and District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, Treasurer of the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department and a board member of Bayouside Golf Club. He was a member of the Louisiana State University Alumni Association and the American Legion. He served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Louisiana Association of Insurance Agents for 10 years.
He was buried at St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery in Napoleonville.
Landry’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
