Ryan Scott "Ryan Hazard" Thibodeaux

Ryan Scott Thibodeaux, 40, of Nederland, died Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1984, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Christina Ja'Mes Sellers Lyon and Scott Anthony Thibodeaux.

Survivors include his mother, Christina Sellers Lyon; maternal grandmother, Rose Landry Turner; paternal grandfather, Huey Thibodeaux; daughter, Gillian Thibodeaux; sister, Lauren Kainer and her husband, Matt; cousins, Sarah Trahan and husband, Evin; Kimia Miller and husband, Zach; and Amy Malekian; godmother and aunt, Tammy Malekian and husband, Ali; former wife and forever friend, Vicki Cordle Rogers and husband, Jacob.

He was preceded in death by his father, Scott Anthony Thibodeaux; bonus father, Ted M. Lyon; maternal grandfather, James F. Sellers; bonus grandfather, Curtis L. Turner; paternal grandmother, Betty Seaux Thibodeaux; bonus grandmother, Patsy Lyon; and bonus grandfather, John B. Lyon.

Ryan was a Southeast Texas and Lafayette, Louisiana Tattoo Artist who took pride in his work and gave him the opportunity to make many cherished friendships across the Texas-Louisiana border. His love for his work and art will be carried on by those who wear it. He was also an avid wrestling fan and wrestled for a local Southeast Texas production under the stage name Ryan Hazard.

His love and legacy will live on through his daughter Gillian, who he adored above all else.

Ryan's cremation arrangements were handled by Broussard's Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard's, 505 North 12 th Street, Nederland. A memorial service will be held at a later date.