Linton Joseph Thibodeaux, 90, passed peacefully from this earth in his residence in Magnolia, MS., on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Mr. Thibodeaux was a native of Church Point, LA. And lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA until 2021. Mr. Thibodeaux was a master welder by trade, and worked for Citgo Refinery, Lake Charles. He was also a Lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus.

In his younger years, Mr. Thibodeaux loved hunting and fishing, with fishing being his favorite. He also enjoyed making his signature gumbo, and teaching his children the secret to making his crab stew. He received many accolades for his cooking talent, and many rewards for his special crafts. Another passion he shared with is wife of 46 years, Estelle Thibodeaux was dancing. He and his wife were members of the Cajun French Music Association where they received many awards. He was a passionate caregiver to his wife, Estelle until her passing in 2019.

In his later years, if he wasn't cooking and telling stories of his childhood, he was busy watching his favorite episodes of "Gunsmoke" or "The High Chaparral" telling spoilers to what happens next. He was and always will be loved, and missed by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

He leaves to carry on his memories and stories his four children, Pamela Wooley, Judy T. Johnson and husband Ronnie, Volina (B.B.) Thibodeaux and wife Sonya, Valree T. Parr and husband Mike, all of Mississippi. Nine step children, Gary Bordelon and wife Annette, Gail B. Courtney and husband Jim, Greg Bordelon and companion Maria, Brent Bordelon and companion Margo, Mark Bordelon and wife Dana, Phyllis B. Miller and husband Ricky, Steven Bordelon, Lisa B. Henry and husband Roger, and Cindy B. Armentor and husband Randy, all of Lake Charles. Along with many grand, great grand, and great great grandchildren.

Mr. Thibodeaux was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Eva D. Thibodeaux, two sons, Terry W. Thibodeaux, Leevance W. Thibodeaux, son-in-law, Billy N. Wooley, four brothers, J.B. Thibodeaux, Weston Thibodeaux, Westly Thibodeaux, and Henry Thibodeaux. Two grandsons, Jason Todd Miller and Robert Alan Bordelon.

A mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 3 ^rd at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Lake Charles. The Very Reverend Rojo Koonathan will officiate. Visitation will be at University Baptist Church on Wednesday, February 2 ^nd from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM Rosary service beginning at 6:00 PM on Thursday, February 3 ^rd , service at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church from 11:30 AM until committal service immediately following at Highland Memorial Gardens.