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Thomas Guidry Obituary
November 22, 1948 ~ May 7, 2011
KAPLAN - Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Thomas Guidry, 62, who died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services.
Tommy Guidry was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, former Police Chief of Kaplan, Acadiana Law Enforcement Training Academy instructor, Mason, Shriner, volunteer fireman, Boy Scout Troop Leader, football and baseball coach, avid golfer, and musician.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara B. Guidry of Kaplan; two sons, Thomas "Tommy" Guidry Jr. and his wife, Christy of Leroy and Scotty James Guidry and his wife, Timberly of Forked Island; one daughter, Laurie and her husband, Craig Mouton of Lake Charles; five grandchildren, Jordan Mouton, Jentry Guidry, Jake Mouton, Jada Guidry, and Jacie Guidry; three brothers, Raymond Leger of Kaplan, Royce Leger of West Columbia, Texas, and Louis Guidry of Oyster Creek, Texas; and two sisters, Edith Henry of Indian Bayou and Lula Guidry of Broussard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clomere Guidry and Effie Faulk; five brothers, Aubrey Guidry, Norris Guidry, John Guidry, Eugene Leger, and John C. Leger; and three sisters, Elda Console, Lazida Miller and Eva Comeaux.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.; Monday, May 9, from 8 a.m. until services.
In Lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to St. Theresa's Hospice and Palliative Care, 100 General Mouton Ave., Lafayette, LA 70501; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org; Shriner's Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rock Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607, www.shrinershospitalforchildren.org.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Guidry family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Guidry
Lynwood Hargrave
May 2, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Thomas Bourque
May 9, 2011
I have been instructing in academies for over 10 years and I still use tips and lessons that I learned from Tommy 20 years ago at ALETA. An outstanding officer and instructor. He will truly be missed.
May 9, 2011
As a rookie police officer in 1988 this man was able to prepare me for a career in Law Enforcement. Tommy had incredible instructor skills and incredible people skills. I have never met a police officer that did not know or have heard of Tommy Guidry. He will be deeply missed.
Lynwood Hargrave
May 8, 2011
To Tommys family and friends, I send my condolence in his passing.
Andrew Konkle
May 8, 2011
A friend and teacher, the best police officer and instructor that Kaplan PD ever had. He was the best story teller and comedian I have ever met. He will be missed.
Truett Glass
May 7, 2011
MR. Tommy was my LEO instructor at ALETA during the summer of 1991. His wisdom and training has stuck with me throughout my career. i look back fondly on those days and know this man will truly be missed by family and friends. His impact on the LEO community was truly a blessing to all. God Bless.
Kenneth Dartez
May 7, 2011
I have too many memories to ever forget this man. He touched so many people in so many ways and the world is a better place because he lived. Thanks for everything, Tommy. I hope to see you some day on the other side. My prayers are with the family.
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