Joseph Murphy Guidry, Jr

Joseph Murphy Guidry, Jr passed away at Alaska Regional Hospital on Friday, June 17, 2022. Joseph was born to Joseph Sr. and Celestine Guidry in Opelousas, LA on July 20, 1945. He graduated from J.S. Clark High School in 1963. A few years later he moved to Los Angeles, CA and started a family. In 1977 he moved his family to Anchorage, Alaska where he resided until his death. After retiring from Anchorage Sand & Gravel, Joe started a lawn maintenance and snow removal business, Guidry Enterprises. Joe was an active member of the NAACP and the Alaska Black Caucus. He was very vocal and steadfast in helping others. He is survived by his children, Marion, Eric, Joseph III, and Jonathan, his grandchildren Wynter, Jayda, Mason, Joshua, Giulia and Austin, his brothers Harold, Albert, Alvin and Charles, and his sister Ann. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph Sr. and Celestine Guidry, and his brother Martin Gerald. Joseph will also be remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.