Dr. Floyd Albert Guidry Jr. passed away peacefully on Feb. 10, 2025, at the age of 81 in the presence of his loving family.

 A devoted father, grandfather, brother, physician, and friend, he lived a life rich in love, faith, and service. Born on July 12, 1943, in Lebanon, Pa. where his father was stationed in the army, Dr. Guidry grew up in Lake Charles, La., a place that he would spend his entire life with the exception of his own military service. He graduated from LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State College until his early admission to LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in New Orleans. During his time in New Orleans, he met and married the love of his life, Elitia Ann Tracy. His love for and devotion to her would shape the rest of his life. After graduation and his residency, Dr. Guidry entered the US Air Force as a medical officer practicing obstetrics a gynecology. He proudly served in Bitburg, Germany for 3 years. Upon his discharge, he moved his family back to Lake Charles where he devoted the rest of his adult life to bringing new lives into the world, providing skilled and compassionate care for his patients, and raising his beloved family. 

Dr. Guidry came to the Catholic faith as an adult and embraced it wholeheartedly and practiced it throughout the rest of his life. His faith deepened through his ACTS retreat, and he counted among his best friends men of the cloth. He was a devoted husband, never failing to have Elitia by his side. He loved his children dearly and relished and viewed their lives and successes with great pride. Beyond his professional and spiritual life, he was a man of creativity who found great pleasure in the arts, whether they were musical, visual, or culinary. He and Elitia treasured many moments spent with friends and family over a great meal with fine wine.

 Dr. Guidry leaves behind his beloved children, Ann-Marie (Charles) Colley, Mark (Tammy), and Kevin (Holly) all of Lake Charles; his grandchildren, Christopher (Katy), Claire, Luke, Nicholas, Sara, and Kate; his sister, Darlene (Ernie) Francois of Austin, Texas; his brother-in-law, Mike Tracy of Baton Rouge, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He is preceded in death by his true love and wife, Elitia, and his parents.

Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home, 4321 Lake St. Lake Charles, LA 70605. Liturgical services to be celebrated by Father Keith Pellerin in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home beginning at 11 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Consolata Cemetery. In honor of Dr. Guidry’s wife, Elitia, feel free to donate to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.