Dichason J. Theriot

June 30
June 30, 2009
Elsie Rhodes Theriot Andrews
July 2, 2009
June 30
June 30, 2009
Elsie Rhodes Theriot Andrews
July 2, 2009

Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Dichason J. Theriot, 82, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, La., died Friday, June 26, at 7:03 p.m.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eula Mae Griffin Theriot; daughters, Linda Theriot Guidry and husband Morris, and Grace Theriot LaViolette and husband Rusty; sisters, Loredia Terrebonne and Bel Duet; grandchildren, Richelle Guidry Rousse and husband Lonnie, Renata Guidry and Kristie LaViolette; and great-grandchild, Segan “Lil Cat” Rousse.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Evada Theriot; foster mother, Celima Plaisance; and sisters, Lucie Theriot and Enola “LaLa” Meador.

He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy having served on the minesweeper U.S.S. Hazard AM 240 during World War II. He was the owner of Theriot Supply Company and Theriot Electrical and Refrigeration Contractors. He was a member of the Lafourche Masonic Lodge #427 F&AM, Golden Meadow Rotary Club and the American Legion. He was an avid fisherman and trawler and enjoyed camping. He passed away with his family by his side. Anchors Away Paga.

Special thanks to Dud and Missy Plaisance, Terry Jones, Brenda and Dwight Johnson, Dr. Guillermo, Dr. Schweitzer, the staff of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center and Samart-Mothe Funeral Home.

A private memorial will be held by his immediate family.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, La., is in charge of the arrangements.

Dichason J. Theriot