Larry Joseph Guilbeau Sr.

Larry loved to play practical jokes, fishing, cutting grass and being outdoors. His number one priority was spending time with his family and grandchildren which he loved with a passion.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gladys Oglesby Guilbeau, sons Dwayne Guilbeau and wife Terrell of Grand Lake; Larry Guilbeau, Jr. and wife Madonna of Grand Lake; daughters Denise Guilbeau of Grand Lake and Jessica Guilbeau of Iowa; and 11 grandchildren; Grant and Jed Guilbeau; Sabrina Guilbeau; Destiny Saxby; Carli Saltzman; Alyssa Walker; Cody and Danica Mason and Kason Cooler; Christian and Kyle Moore; and one great-granddaughter, Evelynn, on the way. Godchild, Angie Barfield; brothers Carl Lee Guilbeau and wife DeeDee of Lake Charles; Giz Guilbeau and wife Kathy of Cameron and Butch Guilbeau and wife Joyce of Sulphur. Sisters Beulah Guilbeau of Sulphur; Mary Fontenot of Jennings and Francis Myers and husband Buddy of Jennings. He is preceded in death by his parents Francis and Agnes Guilbeau, sisters LouAnn Guilbeau; Theresa Gotreaux Guilbeau; Mary Quebedeaux; brother John Guilbeau.

Visitation will be held Monday, February 3, 2014 from 9 AM to 3 PM at Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles. A rosary will be held at 3 PM followed by a Life Celebration.

Words of comfort may be shared at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements under the direction of J. E. Hixson & Sons, Lake Charles, LA.