Celebrating the life of
Wesley James Thibodaux
July 24, 1929 - January 20, 2010
Wesley James Thibodaux, 80, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010 in Savannah.
Mr. Thibodaux was born in New Orleans, LA on July 24, 1929, the youngest child of six and the son of the late Nathaniel A. and Agnes LaGuard Thibodaux. He was a graduate of S.J. Peters High School in New Orleans. He attended the University of Georgia, School of Business and received his formal education from St. Leo's College. He was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force, serving 20.2 dedicated years. During his enlistment he participated in the Berlin Air Lift, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. His final duty location was Charleston Air Force Base in Charleston, SC where his daughter was born. His overseas duty stations included Germany, Austria, 4 tours in England, North Africa, Puerto Rico, Virgin Isles, Azores, Bermuda, Newfoundland and Goose Bay Labrador. In addition to his military career he was also a retiree of Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation Gulfstream Aerospace after 25 years of service.
He was a member of the Gulfstream Retiree Club, Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree and the USAF Sergeants Association. He served as Captain in the Civil Air Patrol, a volunteer at the Mighty 8th Museum, an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and was a founding member of the Savannah RC Flyers. When he resided in Charleston he was a member of the Coastal Carolina Club of Model "A" Fords. He was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Mr. Thibodaux is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Georgia Anderson Thibodaux; daughter, Renee Savage and husband Don of Pooler; step-grandson, Dustin Savage; several great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Thibodaux and wife Marian of Louisiana; sisters-in-law, Bettie Shore of Savannah and Hilda Thibodaux of Atlanta and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church with burial following at the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery with full military honors.
Remembrances: The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum, P.O. Box 1992, Savannah, GA 31402 or St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 11500 Middleground Rd., Savannah, GA 31419.
I worked for Wes at Gulfstream from 76 to 80. He was a very nice person to work for. Last time, I was home, I ran into him at Carey Hillards. It made my day. For his family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you.
- Jackie Edwards Matteson, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Dear Aunt Georgia & Renee, We share in your loss. We are so sorry we were unable to attend. We remember the truly wonderful and honorable man Uncle Wesley was. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
- diana johnson, panama city beach, FL
Sharon and I thoroughly enjoyed our relationship with Wes and Georgia through the 8th Air Force Veterans' meetings and events. His annual Cajun Christmas Story brought out the wonderful humor and joy that Wes always showed. His model making skills were par excellence. He graciously gave me some of his old boy scout uniforms which I still wear in his honor on special scouting occasions. Our love and prayers are will you all.
- Chaplain Martin Loyley, Fort Gaines, GA
May it help in some small way to know that others care, and extend their deepest sympathy on this sad loss that you bear. With warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy,
- Deborah Padilla, Savannah, GA
Renee my thoughts are with you and your family during these trying times. 'There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and of unspeakable love.'-Washington Irving
- Melissa Wright, Las Vegas, NV
Dear Georgia & Renee, Just wanted to let you know that extended family is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Sue Carlene's daughter, Ethel's grandaughter
- Mary Ragusa Ahrens, Fairfax, VA
American Legion Post 322 was honored to have Wesley as one of our Members. He will be remembered in our prayers.and Honored at our remembrance ceremony.
- Joseph Garcia, Pooler, GA
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of growing up across the street from you guys and riding in the rumble seat of that old car. I will keep you in my prayers.
- Kim Arbogast Jameson, Bloomingdale, GA
We are proud to have known Wes Thibodaux -- a fine gentleman and an Honored Veteran. Our condolences to Georgia and the family! Petra and Tom Taylor
- Petra and Tom Taylor, Hilton Head Island, SC
I worked for Wes at Gulfstream from 76 to 80. He was a very nice person to work for. Last time, I was home, I ran into him at Carey Hillards. It made my day. For his family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you.
- Jackie Edwards Matteson, Inver Grove Heights, MN
Dear Aunt Georgia & Renee, We share in your loss. We are so sorry we were unable to attend. We remember the truly wonderful and honorable man Uncle Wesley was. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
- diana johnson, panama city beach, FL
Sharon and I thoroughly enjoyed our relationship with Wes and Georgia through the 8th Air Force Veterans' meetings and events. His annual Cajun Christmas Story brought out the wonderful humor and joy that Wes always showed. His model making skills were par excellence. He graciously gave me some of his old boy scout uniforms which I still wear in his honor on special scouting occasions. Our love and prayers are will you all.
- Chaplain Martin Loyley, Fort Gaines, GA
May it help in some small way to know that others care, and extend their deepest sympathy on this sad loss that you bear. With warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy,
- Deborah Padilla, Savannah, GA
Renee my thoughts are with you and your family during these trying times. 'There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and of unspeakable love.'-Washington Irving
- Melissa Wright, Las Vegas, NV
Dear Georgia & Renee, Just wanted to let you know that extended family is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Sue Carlene's daughter, Ethel's grandaughter
- Mary Ragusa Ahrens, Fairfax, VA
American Legion Post 322 was honored to have Wesley as one of our Members. He will be remembered in our prayers.and Honored at our remembrance ceremony.
- Joseph Garcia, Pooler, GA
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of growing up across the street from you guys and riding in the rumble seat of that old car. I will keep you in my prayers.
- Kim Arbogast Jameson, Bloomingdale, GA
We are proud to have known Wes Thibodaux -- a fine gentleman and an Honored Veteran. Our condolences to Georgia and the family! Petra and Tom Taylor
- Petra and Tom Taylor, Hilton Head Island, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
