PLAISANCE – Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025 at St. Mark Baptist Church in Plaisance, LA for Baby Josiah Guidry, 11 months old, who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.
Rev. Jason Rubin, Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church, will be officiating the funeral service.
Josiah’s memories are being cherished by: his father, Christopher Sam and his mother, Ashley Guidry, both of Opelousas, LA; his guardian and maternal grandmother, Danielle Guidry Hicks maternal grandfather, Kadera Hicks, Sr.; paternal grandmother, Debra Sam; two brothers, Markendrick Sam and Christopher Lafountain; one sister, Lachristiana Pierre; maternal uncle, Kadera (McKenzie) Hicks, Jr.; paternal uncle, Treyvis Robertson; maternal aunts, Shaquandera Hicks, Constance Guidry Price (Terrence) and Raylene Guidry; paternal aunt, Courtney Sam; Godparents, Rev. Jason Rubin, Sr. and First Lady Sandra Rubin, Raylene Guidry and Kadera Hicks, Jr.; and a host of cousins and friends.
Josiah is preceded in death by: his brother, Greyson Guidry; his maternal great grandparents, Barbara Guidry and Joyce Hicks; maternal great aunt, Keisha Guidry; paternal great grandmother, Rosa Lee Sam; paternal uncle, Marcus “OG” Same; paternal aunt, Kendra Sam; and great cousins, Kimberly Guidry and Christopher Guidry.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church.
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
May God rest his soul & bring peace to the family.
Sorry for your loss, I will pray for you.
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.
May Josiah's memory be a blessing for all who love him.
Not a day goes by you aren't missed. I am grateful for the bond we shared and it will never be replaced. Rest easy and spread your wings little one. You are no longer suffering my brave lil fighter. Like I use to tell you everyday, I love you to the moon and back. Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Mommy knows you will never come back again and I know you not suffering anymore but know that I will missed you baby boy forever in my heart
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