Clifford A. Guidry, 92, of Labelle, died Saturday, February 8, 2014, at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, Port Arthur. Mr. Guidry was born on March 5, 1921, in Port Arthur, to Alice Bash Guidry and Odis Guidry. He served in the Navy during World War II and later retired as an operator from Gulf Oil. For forty years, he resided in Hemphill before moving to Labelle five years ago. Mr. Guidry was very active and loved taking care of his garden. He enjoyed traveling, and watching football and NASCAR. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and worked exceptionally well with his hands; he could fix anything. Most of all, Mr. Guidry cherished time spent with his grandchildren.
Mr. Guidry is survived by his wife, Shirley Guidry of Labelle; daughter, Lynda Wood of Port Neches; stepsons, Dan Phillips of Nederland and Gary Phillips of Port Acres; brothers, Ray Guidry and Marvin Guidry; sisters, Alice Faye Greer, Bernice Guidry, and Carol Demahy; grandchildren, Jimmy Bosarge, Cindy Ward, Brenda Fontenot, Brent Guidry, Candi Simmons, Amber Owens, and Monica McClintock; and thirteen great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Ted C. Guidry; two sisters, and one brother.
A gathering of Mr. Guidry’s family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 N. 12th Street, Nederland. His committal service will be 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston.
Memorial contributions may be made to Veteran’s Administration 1149 Pearl Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
