Thomas L. Kibodeaux, Sr., 85, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at his residence, after battling cancer.
He was born September 5, 1937, in Mermentau, Louisiana, to Ozite and Lucien Kibodeaux, Sr. Thomas grew up in Mermantau, the third youngest of 10 children. After graduating from Estherwood High School, he served four years in the Air Force, marrying Virginia Thibodeaux in 1956. They were married for 50 years until her death in 2006. Tom remarried Doris Gifford in 2012.
Tom and family moved to Texas in 1964 where he began a career with Dow, retiring after 30 years.
He was a member of St.Michael's Catholic Church, sang in the choir, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He home delivered meals in the area. He was actively involved in his childrens' activities, coaching their sports teams and attending as many activities as possible, and thoroughly enjoyed watching his grandkids and great-grandkids do their thing. Tom was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His family was his life and legacy.
He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Doris Gifford; eight children, Marcy Murrell (Randy) of West Columbia; Lori Kibodeaux David of Lake Jackson; Logan Kibodeaux (Julie) of Freeport; Tommy Kibodeaux (Aida) of Austin; Denise Rogers (Paul), of Lake Jackson; Paul Kibodeaux (Amye) of Sweeny; Ginger Jones (Kirk) of Lake Jackson; Merry Kibodeaux Symington of Lake Jackson; step-daughter Deanna Qualls, step-son Alan Gifford (Sara); 22 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 4 step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Lucien and Gerald, and one sister, Mary Lynn, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews, and other close family and friends.
Visitation will be at Lakewood Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services are at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., with a Rosary beginning at 10:30 a.m. before the Mass.
Pallbearers will be Zack Kibodeaux, Tyler David, Ralph David, and Will David, Trey Kibodeaux, Jordan Rogers, Luke Kibodeaux, Blake Jones, Tanner Therrien, Jake Symington, and Evan Nabors.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jennifer Nabors, Samantha Dilly, Erin Allen, Claire Kibodeaux, Abby Jones, Rachel David, Carly Rivas, Meredith Rogers, Allison Jones, Emily Kibodeaux, and Gracie Symington.

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