Church Point, LA:      Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point, LA for George Gerald Folks, 96. Mr. Folks, a native of Church Point and currently a resident of The Care Center, Baton Rouge, LA, died early Monday morning, December 30 at his residence. Pastor Patrick Broussard will conduct the services with entombment following in the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Mausoleum adjacent to the church.

Survivors include his grandchildren: Carl Dean, Gina, Terry, Tonya, Shane, Michael Paul and Holly Folks and Inga Guitreau; his great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terrance and Elvina Vienne Folks; his wife, Velma Matte Folks and his children, Gerald, Kerney, Frank and Farell Folks. The family requested that visiting hours be observed at Guidry Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on the day of the services. A recitation of the Rosary will be held there at 1:00 P.M. by Deacon Bryne Winn. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Folks was a heavy equipment operator with an interest in animal husbandry for most of his life. He will be missed by his extended family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Guidry Funeral Home, Inc.; 219 N. Broadway, Church Point, LA (337) 684-5488.