Hilbert "Bob" Guillory, Sr., 85, passed away at home on Sunday, November 21, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was a graduate of the Sacred Heart School Class of 1956. In 1959, Bob married Mary B. August. To this union, they welcomed five beautiful children. A dedicated member to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Bob was one of the first altar servers. He also served as a longtime lector, member of the IHM Parish Council, Marriage Encounter, and was a member of the Deaconate Program. One of his treasured charities was St. Vincent de Paul Society. Bob helped many members of the community with financial, spiritual and household needs. In his later years, he was a dedicated altar server for nearly all IHM funerals. Prior to the current pandemic, Bob participated in the ACTS Retreat. He was a dedicated employee of the United States Postal Service for 31 years and later retired. He and Mary were very active at the local Pryce/ Miller Senior Center, winning many athletic awards, even being voted the 2012 IHM and Price Miller Mardi Gras King and Queen.

Hilbert was also affectionately known by his family as "Paw" especially by his grandchildren, whom he affectionately reared in their younger years. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; one son, Kevin; one cousin they reared as a daughter, Debbie Simien Hawkins; and, his brothers-in-law, James and Joseph "Jumpshot" August; sisters-in-law, Ruby & Bettye August; his father-in-law, Early August and his mother-in-law, Mandy August.

Bob's lifelong partnership with his sweetheart, Mary, lasted over 60 years. Bob's memory and legacy will live on forever in Mary's heart and in his children: Hilbert Michael Guillory, Hilton "Putt" Guillory & his wife, Julie; and Sharon Guillory--all of Houston, Texas; his daughter, Karon Forte of Lake Charles, Louisiana; his three grandsons: Aaron Rodgers, Mikey & Kevin Forte; his granddaughters, Ashley & Briana Guillory; great-granddaughter, Aubree Patton, and two Godchildren, Jacquetta Prewitt and Judy Guillory.