Gary Dale "Cow Paw" Guy, 67, a resident of Zachary, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He was retired from Jacobs Engineering with 23 years of service and owner and operator of Guy's Sheet Metal for 20 years. Visitation will be on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Zachary from 10:00 am until service time at 1:00 pm conducted by Rev. Harold Babin. Burial will follow at Redwood Cemetery, Slaughter. Gary is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jane Pinkley Guy; daughter, Tracie Guy Norred (Stephen) of Zachary, LA; and son, G. Michael Guy (Adam Jubanowsky) of New York, NY; sisters, Betty Guy and Cheryl Guy Herty, both of Zachary; and brothers, Donald Guy (Joy) of Zachary and Darryl Guy (Margaret) of Clinton, LA; Grandchildren, Skylar Grace Norred and Kaylee Faith Norred; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mattie Guy; brother, Ronald Guy; brother-in-law, John Herty; nephews, Chris, Steve and Matthew Herty. Pallbearers will be Jason Norred, Scott Gill, Nick Carr, Shane Norwood, David Mills and "Chip" Donald Peroyea. Gary graduated from Zachary High School. He was a past deacon from Plains Presbyterian Church. His special interest were his grandchildren, horseback riding, teaching family and friends horseback riding and how to take care of horses. He enjoyed working cows, watching his granddaughter compete in horse shows and being the handyman for his family and all of Zeb Chaney Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Livingston Horse Show Association, PO Box. 2261, Denham Springs, LA 70727.
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Jane I was so sorry to learn of your husbands passing. I know the days ahead will be difficult but please know that I will be remembering you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep you strong.
Helen Harrell-newsom
August 11, 2018
Jane and family, been a few years since the youth riders but we all just want to share our deepest condolescenes. May God comfory you during this difficul time. The Carmena family
Frank
August 11, 2018
My heart is with you. Your love for each other was strong. My sincere condolences.
Kimberly London Plant
August 11, 2018
Jane,
I am sorry for the sudden loss of your
husband. My prayers for you that God gives you strength in the days and months ahead. God bless you!
Susan Ewell Ruether
August 10, 2018
Don and Cheryl, our condolences in the passing of Gary. May the moments you shared grant you comfort and peace. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire Guy Family as you grieve. God Bless, Vince and Rhenda Giaccone
Vincent Giaccone
August 10, 2018
Jane, I am out of town and can't be there for the services, but I want you to know how very sorry I am about this tragic loss. I pray God's strength for you in this very difficult time.
Betsy Hooper
August 10, 2018
Mr. Gary will be missed. He was a very sweet man. Always outside doing something. I will miss seeing him when I deliver the mail.So sorry for the families loss.
Madonna White
August 9, 2018
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