Wilson John Guidry

Wilson John Guidry Rayne--A Mass of Christian Burial for Wilson John Guidry, 90, of Rayne will be celebrated on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rayne. Father Christopher Cambre, Associate Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will serve as celebrant. Entombment with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum, Rayne. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM in Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 7:00 PM in the funeral home. Visitation will continue on Monday from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Mr. Guidry passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in a Rayne health care facility. A native and lifelong resident of Acadia Parish, Mr. Guidry was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. As a member of The Greatest Generation, Mr. Guidry enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II at age 18. He served in the Pacific Theater of Operations, and was awarded the Philippine Liberation Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, and the Victory Ribbon. He was a former member of American Legion Post 77. Following the war, Mr. Guidry worked at Privat Brothers Lumber Yard and Benoit Lumber Yard for many years. He later worked with his son at Charles Guidry Cabinetry Co. Mr. Guidry enjoyed gardening and woodworking, but his greatest joy was caring for and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Letie Arceneaux Guidry of Rayne; son, Charles W. Guidry and wife, Sepha of Roberts Cove; daughters, Charlotte A. Champagne and husband, Cecil of Nederland, TX, Debbie M. Prejean and husband, Kenneth of Oak Ridge, NC, and Debra L. Barousse and husband, Blake of Hoover, AL; daughter-in-law, Yvonne Gossen Guidry of Rayne; 16 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild on the way. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Preceding Mr. Guidry in death were his parents, Ulysse Guidry and Adolphenia Callier Guidry; son, Michael J. Guidry; sister, Mildred Guidry; and brother, Lloyd Guidry. Serving as pallbearers are Charles Guidry, Kenneth Prejean, Matt Guidry, Blake Barousse, Svend Svendson, and Brian Guidry. Readers for the Mass are Ben Prejean and Monica Smith; serving as giftbearers are Johnny Guidry and Kristie Niemoeller. Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.