Church Point, LA Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point, LA for Joseph Clarence Blanchard, 99. Mr. Blanchard, a native of Church Point and a resident of Opelousas, LA, died Saturday night, September 16 at Evangeline Oaks Guest House in Carencro, LA. Father Austin Leger will conduct the services with entombment following in the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum adjacent to the church.

Survivors include a son, Carol Blanchard of Opelousas; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eldine Carrier Blanchard: his parents, Adolphe and Emilie Daigle Blanchard and a son, Dale Blanchard.

The family requested that visiting hours be observed at Guidry Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday, September 19 and continue from 8:00 AM Wednesday until the time of the services. A recitation of the Rosary will be held there at 7:00 PM Tuesday by Father Leger.

A quiet, much-loved family man, Mr. Blanchard was a Diesel Tractor Mechanic for a number of years.

Arrangements are being handled by Guidry Funeral Home, Inc.; 219 N. Broadway, Church Point, LA (337) 684-5488. View the obituary and guest book on-line at guidryfuneralhome.com.