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Robert Patrick Theriot, 72, of Bridge City, passed away on April 27, 2017.A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13th, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City.

Officiating will be Reverend Doug Shows.

Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home.Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on October 2, 1944, he was the son of Ventress Joseph Theriot and Mary Lee (Webre) Theriot.

Robert was a 1963 graduate of Bridge City High School and he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force.

For many years, Robert worked as a supervisor under the Cajun Insulation Company– he was a very hard worker.

He enjoyed cooking, yardwork, drag races, and French music.

He also loved his cats.

Robert will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.He was preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Velma (Berwick) Theriot; his children, Charlie Bumpass and his wife, Cindy of Vidor, Holly Colson and her husband, Michael of Bridge City, and Lori Egan and her husband George, V of Bridge City; his grandchildren, Corben Bumpass, Taylor Motley, Jordan Revia, Jadyn Colson, Jace Colson, Paris Mathis, and Everly Grace Egan; his great-grandchild, Tin’Lee Motley; his sister, Judy Gail VanDevender and her husband, Adrian of Bridge City; and his numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.