Harold Joseph Theard

Harold Joseph Theard passed away on October 9, 2020 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 87. He was born and raised in New Orleans, LA to Antoine Wilmont and Orelia Williams Theard. In 1953 he enlisted in the United States Army and traveled throughout Europe. Upon returning home, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University and became an art teacher. In 2005, as a result of hurricane Katrina, he moved to San Antonio with his beloved dog Winston. There Harold worked at the Texas Institute of Gastrology Associates until declining health forced him to leave. His final years were spent at Morningside Manor Assisted Living surrounded by wonderful caregivers, advocates and dear friends. Harold is survived by his siblings, Wilmer Theard (Ora) and Joycelyn Battles-Theard M.D. (John Battles Sr), daughters, Yolanda Theard, Monica English, Deborah Thomas (Sean), Rhonda Olivier, Madeline Sylve (Joseph), Mieva Herbert (William), Angeletta Christian ( Lamont), thirteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Orelia Theard, his son, Bryant LaCour and granddaughter, Alexandra Christian.