Henry Clay GUILLAUME

Guillaume, Henry Clay A native of Independence, resident of Watson and former resident of Baton Rouge for 58 years, he was born Sept. 23, 1922, to Joseph Guillaume of France and Felicie Chenevert Guillaume of New Roads. As a U.S. veteran of World War II from 1942 to 1944, he served with the 3rd Infantry Division in Anzio, Italy. While serving in Italy, he was wounded and received a medical discharge. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman's Badge. In 1982, he retired as the founder and former owner of the Henry Guillaume Roofing Co., Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Rita P. Guillaume; children and spouses, Joyce G. Chauvin and husband Errol, Henry R. Guillaume and spouse Lou, Rita G. Nettles and husband Russell, and James W. Guillaume and wife Christine; grandchildren, Kim C. Melancon and husband Roy, Dale A. Nettles and wife Tracie, Todd K. Chauvin and wife Sonya, Dawn N. Dodson and husband Toby, Henry Clay Nettles and wife Jennifer and Russell Jason Nettles; great-grandchildren, Kelsie, Shelby, Anthony and Collin; a sister, Marguerite Delaney and husband John of Baton Rouge; a brother, Raymond Guillaume of Zachary; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Joseph; sisters, Isabelle, Elvira, Louise and Eualie; and great-grandson, Henry Clay. He was a member of Company D, 84th Infantry Regiment, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart, World War II Memorial charter member, St. Patrick Usher Society, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs and a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Pallbearers will be Roy Melancon, Dale Nettles, Todd Chauvin, Toby Dodson, Clay Nettles and Jason Nettles. Visitation at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Thursday, March 3, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Friday, March 4, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Lane, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Gerard Martin. Entombment in Greenoaks Memorial Park Mausoleum. Published in The Advocate on 3/3/2005.