Melvin Joseph Guidry

August 7, 1944 - December 7, 2019

Melvin Joseph Guidry Jennings: Melvin was born in Jennings, LA on August 17, 1944 to Elton Guidry and Lorena Kershaw Guidry. He was called from this life on December 7, 2019. Melvin worked in the Oilfield until his retirement. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Melvin was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Melvin is survived by his son, Jayme (Mott (Brandon Armijo) of Cut Off, LA; his four daughters, Sherry Guidry-LaBauve (Chris) of Lake Arthur, LA, Taah Guidry of Jennings, LA, Michelle Alonzo of Cut Off, LA, Melissa Richou of Cut Off, LA; his brother, LeRoy Guidry (Sue) of Hayes, LA; his sister, Ann Miller (Frank) of Hayes, LA; his sister-in-law, Dorothy Guidry of Fenton, LA; his seven grandchildren, Briana, Jennifer, Jason, Kolin, Hannah, Megan, & chad; his five great grandchildren, Zayden, Kaydence, Kynzie, Kaymon, & Zeke; numerous step grandchildren; his beloved dog, T-Bit; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, Elton & Lorena Guidry; his wife, Margaret Guidry; his brothers, Willard (Pelet) Guidry, Elton Guidry, Jr.; his daughter, Diana Guidry; his son, Robert Lee Guidry. Funeral Services for Melvin Joseph Guidry will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings, LA on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in the Farquhar Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home beginning on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM. The family request that visitation resume on Saturday, December 14th at 8:00 AM until the time of his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.