Alan Brian “Big Al” Theobald, 59, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, at Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill. He was born on January 18, 1957, in Beaumont, to Martha B. Theobald and Fred C. Theobald, Jr.

Alan graduated from Forest Park High School in May of 1975. He moved to Hemphill in 1994 and there he met his wife of twenty-two years, Linda. Alan worked for many years as a driller with Big E until health issues forced him into leaving his employment. He loved to spend time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Alan enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time.

He will be remembered and missed by his wife, Linda; children, Amanda Rice, Donnie Weaver, and Martha Jackson; father, Fred C. Theobald, Jr.; siblings, Mark Theobald, Cindy Johansen, and Renee Cole; and grandchildren, Alexis, Payton, Lacy, Rudy, Rebecca, Remi, David Lee, and Farah.

Alan is preceded in death by his mother, Martha Theobald; brother, Charles Theobald; and nephew, Ole Johansen, Jr.

A gathering of Mr. Theobald’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, #4 Bayou Brandt, Suite B, Beaumont, Texas 77704; or to an organization of one’s choice.