Deacon Willie Andrew Guillory, a retired employee of Beauregard Parish School Board and life-long resident of DeRidder, La., passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 at the age of 75.
Deacon Guillory was born in DeRidder, La., on Nov. 13, 1946 to Andrew and Samantha Guillory. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1966. He entered the military following high school and served one tour in Vietnam. He married, had two sons, and later married Paula and was welcomed by three sons.
He was a devoted husband, father and member of First Assembly of God. He was a spiritual leader involved in many church activities. One of his favorite activities was teaching and discussing the Word. He also worked at Boise Cascade, Westvaco and in security.
He is survived by his wife, Paula Guillory; his children, Warrick Guillory of Houston, Texas, James Guillory (Nicky) of Houston, Texas, Jamie Benjamin (Georgia) of Lake Charles, La., Christopher Benjamin of Arlington, Texas, John Fisher of DeRidder, La., Isiah Benjamin (deceased), sister Rosa (Floyd) Cole, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, from 9:45 a.m. until the time of service at 10:45 a.m. at First Assembly of God, 801 North Texas Street, DeRidder, La. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will follow at Fort Polk Military Cemetery.