Archie Thibodeaux

Archie The Boudain Man Thibodeaux, 86, of Beaumont, died Monday, April 29, 2013, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. A native of Mallet, Louisiana, he was born to Josephine Carrier Thibodeaux and Anatole Thibodeaux on July 13, 1926. He retired as a construction worker from Laborer's International Union of North America Local # 853 after working on many construction projects in Port Arthur refineries and hospitals, including Fina through HW Campbell, Turner, and Vaughn Construction Companies, as well as others. Upon his retirement from construction work, Archie sold boudain around Beaumont from both his small green truck as well as his blue Ford F100 for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lynn Thibodeaux of Beaumont; children, Irma Jean Perkins and her husband, John, of Baton Rouge; Larry James Thibodeaux, and his wife, Camille, of Beaumont; Donald Thibodeaux and his wife, Alice, of Garland; Sakura Kone of New Orleans, Louisiana; Roland Thibodeaux and his wife, Chris, of Round Rock; Sheila Thibodeaux of Clear Lake; and Monica Lynn Guillory and her husband, Wendall, of Kyle; brothers, Goldman Thibodeaux and his wife, Theresa, of Lawtell, Louisiana; and Nelson Thibodeaux and his wife, Ramonia, of Beaumont; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Edmonia Thibodeaux; son, Joseph Ricky Malveaux; grandson, Jared Thibodeaux; sisters, Mary McCarty, Helen McCloney, Beatrice Douresseau, and Ora Thibodeaux; brothers, Anatole Thibodeaux. Jr, Winston Thibodeaux, Howard Thibodeaux, Warren Thibodeaux, and Tony Thibodeaux. A gathering of Mr. Thibodeaux's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2013, at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. An additional gathering will begin at 8:00 a.m., with a Rosary recited at 9:30 a.m., and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 3390 Sarah Street, Beaumont. Interment will follow at Live Oak Cemetery, Beaumont. Complete and updated information may be found at broussards1889.com. @