Randolph "Randy" Edrington Paul Thibodaux, Sr.

Randolph Edrington Paul Thibodaux, Sr., a loving and loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and Godfather, departed this life peacefully in his home that he built, at the age of 73 on December 6th, 2021 due to complications of Lymphoma. He was a native of Reserve, Louisiana and lived the last 52 years of his life in Marrero, Louisiana after marrying the love of his life, Lois Barrios Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents; Charles Gratien II and Yolande Vicknair Thibodaux; his brother; Charles Gratien (Tibby) Thibodaux III, his nephew and Godson, Rusty Tregre, his nephews, Dominick "Nickey" Locascio, Jr., and Charles Locascio, and his parents in law, Duffy Joseph and Lucille Arceneaux Barrios.

He is survived by his wife, Lois and their children, their spouses, and his grandchildren: Randolph E.P. Thibodaux, Jr. (RET)(Vandelle M. Thibodaux and Kyree Bonnet), Tara Ann Thibodaux (Anthony Cummings, Aliyah Thibodaux, and Avah Cummings), Keith Joseph Thibodaux, Sr. (Meghan M. Thibodaux, Keith, Jr., and Mikaela (Tia) Thibodaux), Paul Joseph Thibodaux (Tara Marie Thibodaux, Kylee, Charles {Gator Boy} and Carter Thibodaux). He is also survived by his sisters Shirley T. Locasio and Charlene T. Tregre; his Godmother, Irene W. Monica; Sisters and Brothers-in-law and their spouses, Nancy Thibodaux, Annette B. and Terry Anderson, Janalyn B. and Allen LeBlanc, Andre J. Barrios, Susan B. and Arthur Majorie, Jane B. Cavallo and Bert Donnes, Karen B. and Michael Weaver, Fay B. and Kevin Adams, Ellen B. Poyadou and Daniel Hickman, Ted G. and Denise Barrios, and Patrick Barrios; and numerous nephews and nieces, great nephews and great nieces and his God children: Amanda Lomonaco, Dawson Castro, Dante' Jeffers and his GrandGoddaughter Tia Thibodaux.

Randy loves the Lord and found his true spiritual home at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church where he manned the fish fryer at the Church Fair and Picnics, was part of "Come Lord, Jesus" through which he learned to love the bible, the Family Life ministry, the Couples Ministry, the maintenance crew and served as an usher, on the Parish Council and as a Eucharistic Minister during the 42 years he was a parishioner.

Randy was a 1967 graduate of Leon Godchaux High School, located in Reserve, Louisiana. Randy retired from Dow Chemical (Union Carbide) where he worked as an Instrumentation Technician and, after retirement, occasionally worked jobs at Dow and at sites with other contracting companies.

Everyone he met was a friend-a childhood friend, a work friend, a church friend, a camping friend, a neighborhood friend or a new friend. He enjoyed attending Saints, Tulane, and Pelican games, fishing and camping—always with the grandchildren. Randy coached at King’s Grant Playground and refereed for many years with JPRD. His happiest place was spending time in his own back yard with family and friends, a Coors Light in his hands, boiling seafood, barbecuing or smoking meat, and frying fish. He loved good food and being able to share it with others.

Family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate the life Randy lived at Westside/Leitz Eagan Funeral Home at 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero on Sunday, December 12th. The rosary will be recited at 3:45 and visitation will be from 4 pm til 7 pm.

The celebration of Randy’s life will continue Monday morning at 8 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 455 Ames Blvd., Marrero. The Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA.

Randy specifically requested in lieu of flowers, donations for Masses or to the St. Joseph the Worker Food Pantry are preferred. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WestsideLeitzEagan.com for the Thibodaux family.