George Nelson Guild Jr., M.D.

1943 - 2020

George Nelson Guild, Jr., M.D. was born in Hattiesburg, MS on February 11, 1943 and passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020 at Ochsner Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents George Nelson Guild Sr., and Word Maybelle Henderson Guild, and also by his sister Gene Sheffield. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Judy Lynn Burnthorn with whom he spent 21 adventurous years. He is the beloved father of Monique Virginia Guild, Vanessa Borg Guild and George Nelson Guild III, M.D. (Nora). He is the proud grandfather of Charlee Lane Guild and George Nelson Guild IV. He is the brother of Word Guild. He is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, relatives, dear friends and especially his cousin, who he loved as a brother, Ed Dunn. George was an avid spear fisherman, scuba diver and snow skier. He loved to attend corridas and was an accomplished flamenco and blues guitar player. He loves his Lord Jesus Christ. One of his favorite pastimes as his illness required medical treatment was to ask his medical professionals if they were Christian and would they join in prayer with him. He was well loved and will surely be missed by his surviving family and friends and all the lives he touched. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering to be held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Saturday, November 28 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, followed by a celebration of his life beginning at 1:00 pm. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony. Due to COVID-19, face masks and social distancing are required. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.