Byron Gulledge, Jr.
Byron Gulledge, Jr.
Sept. 25, 1933 – March 1, 2021
Byron Prentis Gulledge, Jr., 88, a native of Jayess, and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, died March 6, 2021. He was born Sept. 25, 1933.
Gulledge was a veteran of the U.S. Army who loved to travel and was an avid fan of New Orleans jazz music.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Byron P. Gulledge Sr and Wilma Flanagan Gulledge, of Jayess.
He is survived by his son, Austin (Denise) Gulledge; grandchildren Dustin (Crystal) Gulledge and Melissa Gulledge; great-grandchildren, Xander and Maddax Moya and Luna, Freya and Juliette Gulledge. Burial was at Enon Baptist Church cemetery in Jayess.
Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge was in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note for the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.