Francis Burnelle Guillaume Sr.

Francis Burnelle Guillaume, Sr., 93 years old, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 10, 2026. He entered this world on January 2, 1933, born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Francis honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic church in his younger years.

Francis is survived by 3 daughters, Linda Ford, Debbie Peters, and Rhonda Guillaume; son, Francis B. "Ju Ju" Guillaume, Jr.; 4 grandchildren, Laura Peters, Dustin Guillaume, Kyle Ford, and Cody DiBlasio; and 3 great-grandchild, Christian Easterling, Brady Hatcher and Bennett DiBlasio; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Francis is preceded in death by his loving wife, Loretta Ruth Halstead Guillaume; father, Abrahm Guillaume; mother, Adele Guillaume; son-in-law, Dale Ford; grandchildren, Jeffrey Wilkinson; brother, Joseph Guillaume; and sister, Jennie Jewell.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ju Ju Guillaume, Dustin Guillaume, Kyle Ford, Christian Easterling, and Brady Hatcher.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, LA on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, officiated by Deacon Shelley Joseph. The graveside service with military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, in Baker, Louisiana.