Eric Guidry Obituary
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ERIC CHARLES GUIDRY was born on July 1, 1968, in Galveston, Texas to Linda Gale Guidry and Charles Lewis. Having grown up in Galveston, he knew and had many life-long friends. Known to many, Eric acquired the nickname of "Scooterman."
ERIC attended the public schools of Galveston. He played football at both Ball and Hillcrest High Schools. He served in the United States Navy aboard the USS John F. Kennedy, the last conventionally-powered aircraft carrier. Following his Navy career, he attended Alvin College (Texas) and studied Mental Health and at the College of Mainland, for substance abuse, as a counselor for alcohol and drugs. After college, he became a counselor at Bay Area Blvd Facility under his longtime colleague, Robert Scott. His last employment, for approximately 23 years, was in the Chemical Refining Industry.
ERIC "Scooterman" loved barbequing, especially on weekends, along with watching the football games all day. Gumbo was one of his greatest dishes. He said Grandma Rose was the one that taught him everything that he knew about cooking with proficiency.
ERIC always made a great impact on his family and friends. He was kindhearted, caring and trustworthy, going over and beyond to make sure everyone was good. His joking attitude would make you laugh all the time. If you needed advice, he was there. It may not have been what you wanted to hear, but it always came out to be the truth.
ERIC was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Gale Guidry; his uncles, Donald Guidry and Horace Guidry; and his aunt, Phyllis McZeal.
ERIC leaves to cherish loving memories: his wife of 20 years, Marshell Rogers Guidry; his sons, J'Rente Rogers, Perez (Paola) Rogers, Jalal Rogers, and Pierre Rogers; his grandchildren, Santiago Rogers, Ileya Rogers, Noah Rogers, Violette Rogers, Selene Rogers, Aurora Castillo, Wynter Williams, Ariun Rogers and Naomi Rogers; his father, Charles Lewis and stepmother, Linda Lewis; his brothers, Max Lewis and Alex Lewis; uncle, David Guidry and aunt, Denise Guidry; his cousins, Deon Guidry, Diamond McZeal, Fellaniece Richard and Gary Biggers; his cousins Lisa Kalaiti, Rose Camere, and TJune, of Lafayette, Louisiana; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Dawn McCain
January 23, 2025
I am in shock to learn of Eric´s passing. I am heartbroken. I have known Eric for about 23 years, which coincides with his time in the refining services industry. He was such a kind and gentle person, always looking at the best in people. There were times when he was part of my support system, like in 2009 when my brother passed and Eric was there to support myself and my family. To say that I loved Eric like a member of my family, is an understatement, since he was a member of my family. The family we put together from work associates that we sometimes spend more time with than our spouses and children. Eric was the best, I will always remember him as my gentle giant, my support, my calm friend who could talk me down from a ledge, my brother in Christ. I will see you again one day brother, until then enjoy the feast and say hello to all the others that have passed before us.
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