Danny Joe Guillory

Dan was born on August 27, 1950, in Orange, Texas and was the son of the late Ed and Vera Pearl “Fritz” Guillory.

Dan graduated from Vinton, Louisiana High School in 1968. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and honorably retired 22 years later.

While in the Air Force, Dan worked mainly as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. His military assignments included Offutt AFB, Nebraska, U-Tapao RTAFB, Thailand, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, Bitburg Air Base, West Germany, and The Pentagon as an Aircraft Systems Analyst.

His awards and decorations include Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one silver and one oak leaf cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with four oak leaf clusters, NCO Professional Military Education Graduation Ribbon, Air Force Training Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Dan retired with a rank of Master Sergeant.

Dan was a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, and friend to all. He enjoyed cruising, going to the casino, spending time with family and friends, traveling, singing karaoke, dancing around, skiing, playing golf, and living life to the fullest.

Dan is survived by his wife, Carolyn (née LeBlanc) of North Richland Hills, Texas; son, Daniel “DJ” (Annabel) Guillory of Bentonville, Arkansas; stepdaughters, Jonel (Thomas) Parraz, Kimberly (Daryl) Earp, and Laurie Breaux of Ft Worth, Texas; grandkids, Mason, Connor, and Ryan Guillory, Aybie Nickell, Audie Overton, Noah Parraz, and Keeli Beebe; great-grandkids, Aayla, Aisley, and Astelle Overton; brothers, Bob (Camille) Guillory of Sebastian, Florida, Kenneth (Donna) Guillory of Sulphur, Louisiana, and Jerry (Eileen) Guillory of Bentonville, Arkansas; the beach buddies and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed Guillory, Jr and Vera Pearl “Fritz” Williams; his first wife, Virginia “Gina” Poulas; and his brother, David Guillory.