William “Bill” Francis Theriot, Jr., age 77, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was a longtime resident of Houma.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Francis Cathedral on Saturday, November 24, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date.
William is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Norma McElroy Theriot; sons, Mitch Theriot and wife Allison, Dennis Theriot and wife Janie, Phillip Theriot and wife Denise; grandchildren, Nicole Theriot Gregory and partner Elise, Gavin Theriot and girlfriend Lauren Rodriguez, Mimi Theriot, Hannah Theriot, Gannon Theriot, Abby Theriot, Saul Theriot, Elizabeth Theriot, Karoline Theriot, and Lauren Larpenter and husband Kevin and their daughter, Isabella; brothers, Karol and Larry Theriot; sisters, Sheila Theriot and Rachel Theriot Williams. Special daughter, Julie Braud and husband Donnie Braud.
William is preceded in death by his parents, William Theriot, Sr. and Mae Freeman Theriot; father and mother-in-law, F.J. McElroy, Sr. and Roberta Dorsey McELroy; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Melanie and F.J. Pellegrin, Jr.
William was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and provider to many. There are no words to describe how amazing he was. He was a self-made businessman. He owned South Lafourche tool and supply in Larose and former owner of Theriot’s Electric Service. William was very talented, he was an avid Gardner, woodworker, fisherman, hunter, golfer, and enjoyed trips to the casino and his home in Mississippi. William’s largest passion was cooking for his customers at work and for his family. He was also a former member of Krewe of Terreanians for 21 years. William was also served in the National Guard.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Pou, Dr. Adkins, Mell Schexnyder, Haydel Clinic especially Dr. Dickie, and Donald Paul Schwab, the staff and Doctors at Mary Bird Perkins, Haydel Hospice for their care and compassion especially Patty Voss and Nathaniel. The family would also like to thank Fr. Mark Toups for his caring Ministry to Bill and the family.
In Lieu of flowers please make donation to Make a Wish Foundation.1702 E. Highland Ave. Suite 400 Phoenix, AZ 85016.
Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Theriot family.