Paul Theriot

Abbeville – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Paul Emick Theriot, 97, will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, August 29, 2016 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Fr. Gregory Cormier officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 3:00PM until 9:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 8:00AM until the time of the services.

A native of Vermilion Parish and a lifelong resident of Erath, Mr. Theriot died at 5:15AM on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Eastridge Nursing Home. Mr. Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII; He retired from the State of Louisiana after over 10 years as a bridge tender; and was a member of American Legion Post 29 and VFW Post 4158. He was also known for his love for fishing and gardening.

He is survived by two daughters, Ruby Romero and her husband Doug of Abbeville and Jacquelyn Lormand of Abbeville; two sisters, Louise Libersat and Louella Mouton; three grandchildren, Melvin Romero and his wife Beth, Michelle R. Dartez and her husband Kenneth, and Marshall P. Romero and his wife Rayna; eight great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Avia Langlinais Theriot; his parents, Elmick and Celema Soirez Theriot; and a sister, Stella Menard.

Serving as pallbearers will be Marshall Romero, Melvin Romero, Greg Boling, Gerald Libersat, Kenneth Dartez, and Jacob Gerard.

Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Benjamin Jude Emick Romero

David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.