The Life of Nelson Allen Thibodeaux
Funeral
services will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 at an 11:00 AM Mass of
Christian Burial at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette for Nelson
Allen Thibodeaux, 57, who passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his
home in Lafayette surrounded by his family.
Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.
Reverend Howard Blessing, Pastor of Holy Cross Catholic Church, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Lectors will be Debbie Duplantis and Troy Chenevert. Giftbearers will be Annie P. Thibodeaux, Michael Thibodeaux, Jr. and Truitt Chenevert. Eulogist will be Taylor Thibodeaux.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Jami A. Thibodeaux; his children, Taylor Thibodeaux and wife Annie, and Nicholas Thibodeaux; and his siblings, Alton Thibodeaux and wife Davide, Christi LeBouef and husband Ray, Michael Thibodeaux and wife Cindy, Nolan Dean Thibodeaux, and Shannon Vidrine and husband Eric.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Theresa Moore Thibodeaux.
Early in life, Nelson was a man of all trades, from a welder to a bread man. At age 28, Nelson committed himself to obtain a higher education. He then graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Marketing from the School of Business. He continued to return to the college to share his story, which stressed the capability of the individual to will the life that they imagine. He owned and managed his Shelter Insurance agency for 25 years, from which his clients became lifelong friends. He was a Lifetime member of the Realtor Association of Acadiana Honor Society and was awarded as the Affiliate of Year in 2000. He became a Louisiana Notary Public in 2015 by passing a difficult exam of which only 5% of the applicants are successful. He was invited to participate in the FBI Citizen’s academy from longtime friend Troy Chenevert. Nelson was a Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree member, and served on the Parish Council for Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Nelson had an infectious love for life. He loved large gatherings with family and friends, always looking for an excuse to entertain and “throw down in the kitchen”. He was passionate about all things outdoors. From his father, he inherited the gene for hunting down the elusive Sac-A-Lait of the Atchafalaya Basin. He continued this tradition by taking his own boys to the family camp of Pecan Island for fishing, crabbing and shrimping.
He treasured travel and new experiences, from Boy Scout camping with son Nick across the country, golfing, motorcycling with his friend Brad Duplantis in the Blue Ridge and Ozark mountains, and especially the precious time with his family on their vacations to tropical destinations.
His life was greatly impacted by the A.C.T.S. retreat in October 2013. He acquired a renewed faith and a new family. He subsequently served as a team member for A.C.T.S. for the following 3 years.
Nelson was a consummate business man, a lifelong seeker of knowledge and understanding, and lastly, a dedicated servant to God, his family and his community.
Pallbearers will be Taylor Thibodeaux, Nicholas Thibodeaux, Alton Thibodeaux, Michael Thibodeaux, Nolan Dean Thibodeaux and Jimmie Adcock, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Thibodeaux, Jr., Truitt Chenevert and Zachary Thibodeaux.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille''s SOUTHSIDE location on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday from 8:00 AM until time of service.
A Rosary will be prayed Thursday at 7:00 PM in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in Nelson Thibodeaux''s name to the Miles Perret Center, 2130 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70508, milesperret.org , to help others in our community which Nelson loved deeply.
A special thanks to Eric Vidrine for his persistent efforts to help Nelson gain quick admission to MD Anderson Cancer Center and his constant guidance through this journey; to Brad and Debbie Duplantis for the boundless generosity of providing a warm shelter following the flood, along with endless support and love; and to the NSI Hospice staff for their compassion and care.
Martin & Castille-SOUTHSIDE-600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811
Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.
Reverend Howard Blessing, Pastor of Holy Cross Catholic Church, will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Lectors will be Debbie Duplantis and Troy Chenevert. Giftbearers will be Annie P. Thibodeaux, Michael Thibodeaux, Jr. and Truitt Chenevert. Eulogist will be Taylor Thibodeaux.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Jami A. Thibodeaux; his children, Taylor Thibodeaux and wife Annie, and Nicholas Thibodeaux; and his siblings, Alton Thibodeaux and wife Davide, Christi LeBouef and husband Ray, Michael Thibodeaux and wife Cindy, Nolan Dean Thibodeaux, and Shannon Vidrine and husband Eric.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Theresa Moore Thibodeaux.
Early in life, Nelson was a man of all trades, from a welder to a bread man. At age 28, Nelson committed himself to obtain a higher education. He then graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Marketing from the School of Business. He continued to return to the college to share his story, which stressed the capability of the individual to will the life that they imagine. He owned and managed his Shelter Insurance agency for 25 years, from which his clients became lifelong friends. He was a Lifetime member of the Realtor Association of Acadiana Honor Society and was awarded as the Affiliate of Year in 2000. He became a Louisiana Notary Public in 2015 by passing a difficult exam of which only 5% of the applicants are successful. He was invited to participate in the FBI Citizen’s academy from longtime friend Troy Chenevert. Nelson was a Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree member, and served on the Parish Council for Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Nelson had an infectious love for life. He loved large gatherings with family and friends, always looking for an excuse to entertain and “throw down in the kitchen”. He was passionate about all things outdoors. From his father, he inherited the gene for hunting down the elusive Sac-A-Lait of the Atchafalaya Basin. He continued this tradition by taking his own boys to the family camp of Pecan Island for fishing, crabbing and shrimping.
He treasured travel and new experiences, from Boy Scout camping with son Nick across the country, golfing, motorcycling with his friend Brad Duplantis in the Blue Ridge and Ozark mountains, and especially the precious time with his family on their vacations to tropical destinations.
His life was greatly impacted by the A.C.T.S. retreat in October 2013. He acquired a renewed faith and a new family. He subsequently served as a team member for A.C.T.S. for the following 3 years.
Nelson was a consummate business man, a lifelong seeker of knowledge and understanding, and lastly, a dedicated servant to God, his family and his community.
Pallbearers will be Taylor Thibodeaux, Nicholas Thibodeaux, Alton Thibodeaux, Michael Thibodeaux, Nolan Dean Thibodeaux and Jimmie Adcock, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Michael Thibodeaux, Jr., Truitt Chenevert and Zachary Thibodeaux.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille''s SOUTHSIDE location on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday from 8:00 AM until time of service.
A Rosary will be prayed Thursday at 7:00 PM in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in Nelson Thibodeaux''s name to the Miles Perret Center, 2130 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70508, milesperret.org , to help others in our community which Nelson loved deeply.
A special thanks to Eric Vidrine for his persistent efforts to help Nelson gain quick admission to MD Anderson Cancer Center and his constant guidance through this journey; to Brad and Debbie Duplantis for the boundless generosity of providing a warm shelter following the flood, along with endless support and love; and to the NSI Hospice staff for their compassion and care.
Martin & Castille-SOUTHSIDE-600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811
