Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr.
Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr., 94, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon Tommy Ewing. Entombment will follow at St Mary Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas, on July 10, 1931, he was the son of Osvald Guillot and Eda Mae Bourke Guillot. Norbert leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and commitment to family and community. A proud graduate of Stark High School in 1949, Norbert embraced education as a vital component of life. He dedicated 37 years of his professional journey as an Operator at Spencer, Gulf, and Chevron, where his hard work and perseverance rendered him a valued member of the industry. Norbert's life was characterized not just by his career achievements, but also by his dedication to his family. A true provider and patriarch, he made sacrifices to ensure that his children had access to opportunities that he himself did not have. His commitment to their well-being and success was unparalleled, and he took great pride in their accomplishments. Beyond his professional and familial duties, Norbert served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War, a testament to his character and sense of duty. He remained actively engaged in his community, offering his support at the CERA and participating in the St. Mary's Festival. Norbert's interests were as varied as they were passionate. In his younger years, he cultivated a love for gardening, nurturing plants with the same care that he offered his family. He was an ardent supporter of the Dallas Cowboys, the Houston Astros, and Lamar sports, cheering for his favorite teams with unwavering loyalty. His presence will be dearly missed, but his impact on the lives he touched will resonate for generations to come.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Osvald and Eda Mae Guillot; his loving wife of 58 years, Ruby Guillot; his brothers, Osvald Guillot, Jr., and Norman Gene Guillot; his sisters, Leola Mae Guillot, and Gertrude Elizabeth Bellair; his nephews, Gene Guillot, and Bill Bellair; his niece, Elizabeth Bellair; and his great granddaughter, Leighton Elizabeth Guillot.
He is survived by his children, Norbert Joseph Guillot, Jr., and wife, Linda; Judy Williams; Pam Willis and husband, Kenneth; Michelle Thibodeaux and husband, Jarett; his grandchildren, April Bruce and husband, Steven, Jeremiah Guillot and wife, Angela, Ashley Williams, Crissy Fuqua and husband, Blake, Chelsea Wimmer and husband, Josh, Kinsey Stewart and husband, Tanner, and Kennidee Willis; his 10 great grandchildren; his sisters, JoAnn Posey, and Mary Young; his brother, Jimmy Guillot; his sister in law, Loulan Guillot; and numerous other loving family members and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Josh Wimmer, Blake Fuqua, Tanner Stewart, AJ Scales, Damian Guillot, and Steve Parkhurst. Honorary pallbearers are Steven Bruce, Jeremiah Guillot, and Jimmy Guillot.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Mary Ann Dryden and Sonja Richards for the wonderful care they took of Norbert.
The services for Norbert will be livestreamed for the ones who are unable to make it. The livestream can be found under the Norbert Joseph Guillot, Sr. obituary on www.claybarfuneralhome.com.