Ernest J. Thibodeaux

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE New Iberia - Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, on Friday, February 6, 2009, at Pellerin Funeral Home Chapel in New Iberia, for Ernest J. Thibodeaux, 75, who passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 in New Iberia. Interment will follow in the Patoutville Cemetery. Rev. Bobby Cormier, pastor of the Lydia United Methodist Church, will officiate. Born on February 23, 1933 in Weeks Island, Mr. Thibodeaux is a retired school bus driver, having worked for the Iberia Parish School Board for over 20 years, and was also employed by M.A. Patout. A veteran of the U.S. Marines, he proudly served our country during the Korean War. He enjoyed singing, cooking, and spending time with his great grandson, Domanik. Survivors include his wife, Anna Guillotte Thibodeaux of Lydia; son, Lory D. Thibodeaux and wife Piedad of New Iberia; daughters, Tammy Thibodeaux of Lydia, Vickie Pichoff and husband Jeston of Lydia; brother, Roland Thibodeaux and wife Audrey of Lydia; grandchildren, Kaylee Funez, Diana Thibodeaux, Devin Pichoff; great grandson, Domanik Funez; Joseph Curtis, who he looked upon like a son; a special nephew and friend, Preston Toups; special nephew and caregiver, Julian Frank; sister-in-law and her husband, Cheryl and Leo Guidroz and their son, Laney. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mary Prince Thibodeaux; a son, Rodney Thibodeaux; brothers and sisters, Henry Thibodeaux, Jr., Winnie Crochet, Dudley Thibodeaux, Orie Thibodeaux, Jeanette Prudhomme, and Russell Thibodeaux. Pallbearers will be Laney Guidroz, Preston Toups, Joseph Curtis, Christopher Frank, Randy Thibodeaux, and Van Bodin. Honorary Pallbearers include Ronnie, Billy, Ricky, Richard, Rusty, and Tiger Thibodeaux, Charlie and Henry Crochet, Beano and Kerry Prudhomme. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, in New Iberia. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.