Shelby Guillory, Jr.

Shelby Edward Guillory, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 87. He was born on March 4, 1938, in New Orleans to the late Shelby Guillory, Sr. and Grace Stafford Guillory. He graduated from Franklinton High School in 1956. Shelby proudly served his country in the United States Army as a section chief and sharpshooter. Upon completion of his service, Shelby became a barber and began developing his real estate business. He went on to build and own numerous apartment complexes throughout Baton Rouge.

To say that he was a “jack of all trades” would be an understatement. Shelby was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish. He was a master at woodworking, gardening and everything in between. He enjoyed traveling with his family in their RV and even went on to earn his pilot’s license. Shelby had an extensive knowledge of real estate development and investment. A few of his many accomplishments included being the President of the Apartment Association of Baton Rouge and President of the Holiday Rambler RV Club.

Shelby leaves behind the love of his life and best friend of 64 years, Joyce Tortorich Guillory. They created a beautiful life together that many close to them would describe as a fairytale love story. He is also survived by his three greatest accomplishments, their daughters: Terri Guillory, Jill Cashio and her husband Jodie, and Donna Hebert and her husband John; four grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Erin Fouche and her husband Jarred, Eric John Delatorre, Jr. and his wife Allicen, Sarah Stevens and her husband Cole, and Nicholas Cashio; as well as three great-grandchildren, Emma Luebke, Evelyn Delatorre, Eric John “Trip” Delatorre, III, and one more on the way, Baby Stevens.

The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you and express their sincere gratitude to the staff at The Peart at Jamestown, especially Verna, Corrie and Alexis.

Shelby will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him and will forever be remembered for his loving heart and jokester personality.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs Road in Greenwell Springs. A Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com