Damian Thomas Theriot, 47, a native of Raceland, LA and a resident of Houma, LA went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully with his loving family at his side on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2014 at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, LA from 8:00 AM until funeral time. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled at 11:00 AM with Fr. Sabino "Benny" Rebosura officiating the funeral mass. Burial to follow at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Cemetery.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jill Bergeron Theriot; sons, Derek Theriot and Damian Theriot Jr.; stepson, Dustin LeCompte; stepdaughter, Lillian LeCompte; grandson, Dane George; parents, Herbert "Buddy" Theriot and Sandra Hill Theriot; sister, Darla Theriot Hendrix and husband Mark; brothers, Dwayne Theriot and wife Kelly, David Theriot and fiancé Lauren Dufrene, Donavan Theriot, Darren Theriot and wife Suzanne; godchildren, Rosa Hendrix and Beau Laurent; uncle, Bill and wife Judy along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herbert and Rita Theriot, Wayne and Rosa Hill Adams.
Damian was an artist, paint contractor, musician, music lover and enjoyed canoeing. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan and had a great sense of humor. He spent some boyhood years living overseas in Dubai, UAE, but he never lost his love of Louisiana and especially the good things there were to eat. He was loved by everyone who entered his Circle of Life and will be greatly missed by those whose lives he has touched. Through his Faith in God he was responsible for showing us all how to have Hope, Love and Joy in our lives.
Pallbearers will be Dwayne Theriot, David Theriot, Donavan Theriot, Darren Theriot, Derek Theriot, and Damian Theriot Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin LeCompte, Beau Laurent, Andre Laurent and Lance Landry.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Mathews is honored to handle his arrangements.