Baton Rouge – Liney Joseph Guidry, 84, of Baton Rouge, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 23, 2019.
Liney was born May 23, 1935, in Cecilia, La. to the late Anlow Guidry and Amanda Duplechin Guidry and was predeceased by his brothers, Floyd Guidry and Harold Guidry.
Liney was a 1960 graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute, Lafayette, with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He enjoyed a long and successful career in the petrochemical industry, retiring in 1999 as Product Manager for the Fluorocarbons Division of LaRoche Chemical.
Liney was a true Louisiana outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and saltwater fishing. Many memories were made at his camp in Dulac, La. where he taught his grandchildren to fish and crab. He loved all things LSU and was an avid fan of Tiger sports.
He was a devoted husband, father and Paw Paw and a shining example of discipline, character, purpose and drive. In addition, he had a gift for having people laughing before delivering a joke’s punch line. When it came to storytelling, those listening were in awe of every word, he was truly one-of-a-kind.
Liney is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Karol Jane Nuttall; and his three children and spouses, Theresa Guidry Johnson and Bruce Johnson, Pamela Suzanne Tennyson and Richard Tennyson, and Steven Ross Guidry and Darlene Gremillion Guidry; brothers, Mac Guidry and Curnal Guidry; grandchildren and spouses, Ross and Stephanie Doran, Amanda Doran, Devin Guidry, David and Alicia Guidry, Derek Guidry, Darin Guidry and Danie Guidry; and great-grandchild, John Ross Doran.
Visiting hours were observed at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson HWY, in Baton Rouge. Visitation was held on Saturday, June 29, 2019, from 2 to 6 p.m and resumed ohn Sunday, June 30 at 11 a.m. with the Memorial service beginning at 1 p.m. with a reception following.
Pallbearers were Mac Guidry, Curnal Guidry, Steven Guidry, Ross Doran, David Guidry, Derek Guidry, Darin Guidry, Terry Brouillette and Jules Debataz.
In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Baton Rouge, La. or M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
The family of Liney Guidry would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the wonderful doctors and staff that helped care for our father in his time of need.
