It is with heavy hearts that the Thibodeaux family announce the passing of Benjamin Carroll "Benny" Thibodeaux, our beloved Pop. Benny passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, September 21, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final hours. He was 69.
Benny, as he was affectionately known, was born on January 27, 1956, in Erath to the late Carroll Joseph Thibodeaux and the late Betty Jane LeBlanc Thibodeaux and was raised in a family steeped in Catholic faith and Cajun heritage. From an early age, Benny was taught the value of hard work, a value that he carried with him throughout his life. In his younger years, he spent time taking advantage of all that mother nature had to offer as a hunter and fisherman.
He was raised in the town of Delcambre, where he attended school and graduated from Delcambre High School in 1974. As a student, Benny excelled in athletics, playing quarterback and earning the title of state champion pole vaulter in track and field for the Panthers. After high school, he briefly attended college but eventually chose to follow in his family's footsteps by working at T&L Feedstore. Later, he opened his own business, 339 Feed & Farm Supply, where he served his loyal customers throughout the Acadiana area. He took great joy in interacting with his customers, offering a friendly chat whenever time permitted.
Benny's passion for animals, especially horses, was evident throughout his life. He began his career in the horse racing world as a trainer, eventually moving on to owning, breeding, training, and racing his own horses. His commitment to the industry was further demonstrated through his membership in the Louisiana Breeders Association.
Though Benny was dedicated to his business and animals, he delighted in preparing meals for his loved ones and was known as the chef of the family. His sauce piquant and grilled specialties were some of the family favorites. Benny may not have always been one for social gatherings, but when there was an opportunity to cook for others, he relished the chance to share his talents—and often shared stories, sometimes repeating his favorites with a chuckle.
Benny was also a man of a quick wit and a prankster at heart. His humor and laughter were contagious. And let’s not forget his love for LSU football.
In quieter moments, Benny spent time taking rides in the country, watching westerns, or sitting in peaceful prayer, reciting the Holy Rosary, a devotion he held dear.
Though Benny's passing leaves a void in our lives, we take comfort in the knowledge that he is not gone from us, only gone on before us. We look forward to the day when we will be reunited with him in Heaven. Until that precious day, Benny, may your soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Courtney Thibodeaux Dore' (Ron), Brooks Benjamin Thibodeaux (Ashley), and Brittlyn Denee' Thibodeaux; his grandchildren, Jace Dore', Elliana Dore', Jonah Dore', Amelie Dore', Kennedi Thibodeaux, Kohynn Thibodeaux, and Ridge Thibodeaux; the loving mother of his children, Donna LeBlanc Thibodeaux; his siblings, Vickie Guidry (Rusty), Sandy Thibodeaux, Julie Boudreaux, Tracy Thibodeaux, and Spence Thibodeaux (Deidre); his loving companion, Kay Stoute; his stepchildren Donovan Stoute and Kasie Simon; his step-grandchildren, Draigen Stoute (Karlee), Anistyn Gary, Khoda Stoute, Kyndal Simon, and Emersyn Stoute; and his step-great-granddaughter, A'mylee Stoute; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Tim Thibodeaux, and his brother-in-law, Bob Coleman.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Benny's life will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with Fr. Buddy Breaux as celebrant. Readers for the mass will be Kohynn Thibodeaux and Elliana Dore', with his grandchildren being gift bearers. Following the Mass, Benny will be laid to rest in the church cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass, with the Men's Rosary Group leading the Rosary at 12:00 noon.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Brooks Thibodeaux, Ron Dore', Spence Thibodeaux, Rusty Guidry, Ridge Thibodeaux, Jace Dore', Jonah Dore', and Draigen Stoute. Honorary pallbearers are Harold "T-Boy" Renard, Sr. and Duke Landry.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Acadiana Home Care and Heart of Hospice, as well as Vincent Ruffins, for the care and compassion shown during this time. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Family and friends are invited to share their condolences and memories with the family by visiting Benny's memorial at www.evangelinedelcambre.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.
