Jimmy Lee Thibodeaux

Jimmy Lee Thibodeaux, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 7:34 PM on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in a local hospital.

Born September 10, 1942 in Sulphur, LA, Mr. Thibodeaux was a 1960 graduate of Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University. He worked as a pipefitter most of his life and was a member of the Cajun French Music Association. Mr. Thibodeaux enjoyed dancing, playing his accordion and golfing, but his true passion was for Drag racing, having won many awards and races throughout the years.

Mr. Thibodeaux is survived by his children, Bret Thibodeaux and wife Linda of Carlyss, Anna Gay McDonald and husband Travis of Glenmora, LA, and Bart Thibodeaux of Sulphur; two step-children, Matt Wells and Pam Wells; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his best-friend of seventy-two years, Doug Mead of Sulphur, LA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Marie Thibodeaux; parents, Henry Joseph and Beatrice Abshire Thibodeaux; and brother, Donald Thibodeaux.

His funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Marcus Wade will officiate. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and continue on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the start of the service.