Richard James Theriot, 70, of Port Arthur passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his home.

He was born on February 9, 1949 to his parents, Dennis Paul Theriot, Sr. and Amy Marie Loncon Theriot in Port Arthur, Texas.

Richard was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Stephen F. Austin High School.

He retired from the Port Arthur Independent School District as an Electrician with 33 years of service.

Richard was a member of Faith Harbor Assembly of God in Port Acres.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Glenda R. Domec and Evelyn “Sue” Courville, his brothers, Jerry D. Theriot, Dennis P. Theriot, Jr. and Kim Adrian Theriot.

Richard is survived by his son, Richard D. Theriot and wife, Angela of Vidor, his two granddaughters, Kara Theriot and Karey Theriot both of Vidor, his two sisters, JoAnn Curtice and Jan Stelly and husband, Mike all of Port Arthur, his two brothers, Terry D. Theriot and wife, Beverly of Port Arthur, Jay A. Theriot and wife, Sara of Nederland, Texas along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Monday, November 4, 2019 from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves.

Service to honor Richard’s life will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson.

Entombment will follow in Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches under the direction of
Clayton Thompson.