Martin Gayle Theriot Sr.

Martin is survived by his Children: Agnes Boudoin (Keith), Tomball, TX, Tina Horn (Ernie), Creole, LA, Karen Deshotel, Moss Bluff, LA, Martin Theriot, Jr. (Anna), Arnaudville, LA, Michelle Guidry (Ricky), Bell City, LA. Stepchildren Christopher Manuel (Kim), Charles Manuel (Cyndy). His grandchildren: Teressa Porche, Abby Anderson, Chase Horn, Katelyn Thomas, Sarah Johnson, Camille Manual, Allison Fontenot, Blue Theriot, Lance Guidry. Step-grandchildren, Michelle Limbrick, Eric Boudoin, Angela Guidry, Nickie Blakley, Alan Brock, Joshua Manuel, Christina Manuel, Summer Rice, Hailey Young, Candace Sizemore, Sydney Manuel, Heather Digby, Marcus Crochet, and 37 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 23 years, Barbara Adaway Manuel, the mother of his children, Katherine Johnson, stepchild Christine Crochet, and step grandchild Charles Manuel, Jr. Parents Lawrence “Chen” and Amy Francois Theriot, Grandparents Rodolph and Alix Savoie Theriot

Martin was born on March 20, 1937, in Creole, LA, to parents Amy François and Lawrence Theriot. He graduated from Creole High School. Martin retired from Conoco where he was employed as an offshore operator.

Martin was a great cook and had a green thumb. He enjoyed growing garden vegetables and fruit trees. Martin also played the guitar and looked forward to family gatherings. He enjoyed visiting with his friends.

A funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Hixson’s Funeral Home on Ryan Street in Lake Charles. Viewing starts at 10:00 AM with a Holy Rosary at 11:00 AM and Father Wayne LeBleu will officiate his Services at 1:30 PM. Interment will be at Chenier Perdue Cemetery, Creole, LA. Well wishes and memories can be shared at https://www.dignitymemorial.com