Charles Theobald, 62, of Port Arthur, died Thursday, March 20, 2014. He was born on February 9, 1952, in Beaumont, to Martha Bodin Theobald and Fred C. Theobald, and had been a lifelong resident of the area.

Charles was a United States Navy veteran and an avid fisherman. He loved his family, kids, and grandkids, his dog, Boots, and his church, The First Pentecostal Church of Port Arthur. 

Survivors include daughters, Rebecca Theobald of Perryville, Missouri; Jessica Gaspard and her husband, Mark; and Ashley Theobald and her husband, Adam Cormier; all of Port Arthur; brothers, Mark Theobald and Alan Theobald; sisters, Cindy Johansen and Renee Cole and her husband, Charles; grandchildren, Jeremy Barrios, William Theobald, David Hebert, Addison Owens, Charles Gaspard, Hannah Gaspard, Aubrey Cormier, Autumn Cormier, and Abigail Cormier; cousins, Chris Bodin and Steve Brammer; and many other cousins and loving family members.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha; son, David; and uncles, George Bodin and William McFarland.

A gathering of Mr. Theobald’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2014, at the First Pentecostal Church, 2700 25th Street, Port Arthur. A Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at First Pentecostal Church, 2700 25th Street, Port Arthur, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.