Rapheal Guillory Sr. was born on December 23, 1945 in
Lawtell, Louisiana to the late Joesph Collins and Ruthie
Guillory, Chretien. Rapheal lived in Elton, Louisiana where
he married Marvel Sonnier in 1965. He was a member of
St. Joesph Catholic Church. Rapheal loved gardening,
hunting, fishing, and cooking outside with his family and
friends, with his zydeco or blues playing, always having a
great time. His goal in life was to honor God, serve his
church, and guide his family. He was preceded in death by:
his son, Kyle Joesph Guillory and his brother Richard Ledet
Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 60 years,
Marvel Guillory; his sons: Raphael Jr.(Patricia), Jordan
(Precious, Jonah (Terra); his daughters: Claudine, Dedra
(Wilbert), Stacy, Kia (Dietrich); his 4 sisters: Emma,
Thelma, Ida, and Melinda. Along with grandchildren, great-
grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren and a host of
other relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.