Alton Guillory Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

Obituary For Alton Guillory

OPELOUSAS – A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Ford and Joseph Funeral Home for Mr. Alton Guillory, 73, who entered eternal rest on Friday, October 31, 2025 at his residence in Opelousas, LA.

Pastor Lionel Rubin will officiate the celebration of life.

Mr. Guillory’s memories are being cherished by: his spouse, Janice Marie Guillory of Opelousas, LA; three bonus daughters, Janet Simmons, Muriel Chavis and Roberta Simmons, all of Opelousas, LA; one brother, Mose (Delores) Guillory of Houston, TX; two uncles, Al Benjamin and Larry Guillory; one aunt, Julia Ann Batiste; three Godchildren, Michelle Savoy and Cody Malveaux, both of Opelousas, LA and Anita Guillory of New Orleans, LA; two sisters-in-law, Sandra Chaney and Denise Guillory; eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Allen and Shirley Mae Guillory; six brothers, Allen (his twin), Charles Patrick, Reggie, Al Terry, Paul Wayne and Thomas Guillory; maternal grandparents, Mose and Julia Batiste; paternal grandparents, Albert and Ruby Guillory; one sister, Rita Ann Harris; son-in-law, James Chavis; one nephew, Marcus Guillory; and one great grandchild, Chaslynn Faith Pitre.

Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com

Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.

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