Brett Jacob Guillory

Brett Jacob Guillory, known by many as “Coach”, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, in Longview, Texas. His loving parents were by his side. For the last decade, he was a resident of Houston, Texas where he was a teacher at Wisdom High School. Brett fought a heroic battle with cancer while still remaining loyal to his profession as an educator. So passionate and dedicated that in the last months when he was not able to drive, he would have his parents drive him to school so he could still teach his students. One can only hope that his legacy of perseverance and learning will be carried forward in the many lives he touched as a teacher and coach.

Brett was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from Southwood High School in Shreveport in 1999. He attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where he played baseball for the Boll Weevils. He earned a Master of Education from Northwestern State University and completed his Administrative Certification at Lamar University.

Brett worked for Houston ISD at Wisdom High School where he was the welding and woodshop instructor. He was a dedicated baseball coach with Premier and Marucci Baseball. He coached numerous summer baseball camps, including programs at LSU, Texas A&M, University of Texas, and Rice University. A true lover of the outdoors, Brett enjoyed hunting, fishing, and all sports. He was known for his deep knowledge of baseball and his passion for mentoring young adults across Texas.

Brett often quoted words that inspired him:
"The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." He truly lived by these words as he traveled with his loyal companions Era and Velo.

Brett is preceded in death by his beloved lab, “RBI”; his maternal grandparents, Edward Cheek Sr.; June Becker Cheek; his uncle, Edward Cheek Jr.; and his paternal grandparents, Lester and Hazel Guillory. 

He is survived by his parents, Joseph Guillory Sr. and Alice Cheek Guillory; his brothers, Joey Guillory (wife-Lindsey) and Eric Guillory; his nephews, Kody Guillory and Gunner Guillory; his aunts and uncles, Robert Cheek (wife-Leigh Ann), Late Edwin Cheek Jr. (wife-Mary), John Guillory (wife-Cheri); his cousins, Heather Bracey (husband-Paul), Tiffany Wallace (husband-Matt), Brittany (husband-Jacob Sims), Edward Cheek (wife- Lisa)  Tiffany Cheek  Scott Cheek, Chris Cheek along with many extended family members and friends.

Pallbearers are Patrick Foley, Sean Tackett, Joey Guillory, Eric Guillory, Kody Guillory, and Matt Wallace.

Honorary pallbearers are every young athlete who crossed Brett’s path through baseball - those he coached, mentored, and helped develop at the plate and beyond.

Funeral services will be held at Rose-Neath Southside, Shreveport, Louisiana, on Thursday, January 22nd. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00, with funeral services to follow. Burial will be at Forest Park West Cemetery, Shreveport, Louisiana.

Brett will be remembered for his love for the game, and the countless lives he touched through coaching.