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Walter Thibodeaux Obituary
1927-2015
Gulf Coast
Walter "Frenchie" Thibodeaux, age 87, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015. Mr. Thibodeaux was born and raised in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a member of Blessed Seelos Catholic Church and an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a beloved husband, father and pawpaw.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Felican and Eunice Thibodeaux; son, Kenny Thibodeaux; brothers, Levis Thibodeaux, Alfred Thibodeaux, Edward Thibodeaux and Roy Thibodeaux; and sister, Delta Watson.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Eleanora (Girlie) Thibodeaux; children, Jim (Debra) Thibodeaux, David (Becky) Thibodeaux, Kathi (Jim) Stubel and Gerry (Amy) Thibodeaux; grandchildren, James (Angie) Thibodeaux, Amber (James) McDaniel, Jake (Lexi) Thibodeaux, Kaitlyn (Trey) Dunham, Garrett Thibodeaux, Annie Thibodeaux and Aaron Ragsdale; great grandchildren, Kathryn Thibodeaux, Ava Thibodeaux, Kennly Dunham and Brantley Thibodeaux; sisters, Dela Hargrove, Bea Premeaux and Mae Mayer; and brothers, Joe (Inga) Thibodeaux.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to be made to Blessed Seelos Catholic Church, 360 Lameuse St, Biloxi, MS 39530.
The family would like to express their profound thanks to the staff at Sunplex and Gentiva Hospice for the loving care shown to Walter during his stay there.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed Seelos Catholic Church on Friday, August 21, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.badfordokeefe.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Thibodeaux
Penny Preszler
August 27, 2015
Jim, so sorry for your loss.
Debbie Hartgrove
August 21, 2015
It has been some time since I saw Walter, but I remember his smile, since of humor and delight in being with his family. I know all the family has great memories to help through this very sad time.
Della my thoughts , prayers, and love are with you.
Debbie Hartgrove. (Dellas' daughter-in-law)
Kyle and Melanie Holden
August 20, 2015
David and family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father. May you be comforted by all the good memories you have of him as well as the knowledge that one day you'll both be reunited.
Joey and Gale Wilkinson
August 19, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful man
August 19, 2015
The Stevenson family sends thier condolence.We know how much you will miss your Husband and Dad.. Leona Stevenson Benfield.
Christine Thibodeaux-Dawkins
August 19, 2015
May GOD wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you peace. We love you.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
August 19, 2015
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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