Mr. John Fitzgerald Thierry

OPELOUSAS-Memorial Services will be held at a later date for John F. Thierry, 46, who entered eternal life on Friday, November 24, 2017 in Opelousas General Health System. John Thierry, affectionately known as Snoopy, JT, was born on September 4, 1971 in Houston Texas. He was the only son of Mary Louise Duckless and Joseph Clarence Thierry. John graduated from Plaisance High School in Plaisance Louisiana. John obtained a bachelors degree in pre-med biology from Alcorn State University in Lorman Mississippi. John played the first five years of his nine-year career with the Bears after being drafted in the first round 11th overall pick in the 1994 NFL draft. He had his best season with the Cleveland Browns in 1999, when he had seven sacks and 33 tackles as a defensive end and linebacker. He also played for the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers before retiring after the 2002 season. In 2000, John married Elin Womack. In 2001 they welcomed Jordan into the world followed by Taylor and Haley 2003. John was a dedicated husband and father and always put family first. He was involved in every aspect of his daughters lives. He supported all of their interests in and out school. This involved traveling to countless basketball games and tournaments, golf tournaments, tennis tournaments, guitar lessons, piano lessons, school plays and talent shows. His family was his whole life. He would always say “seeing you happy makes me happy” when speaking with the girls and his wife. They have instilled in their daughters love, respect, honesty, and compassion for others. Even though their family did not celebrate worldly holidays because of his wife being a Jehovah’s Witness, and the girls being raised this way, they never wanted for anything. John was always providing gifts, surprises and trips for the girls and his wife on a regular basis. John was always talking with the girls and doing his best to explain the meaning of life. He was always instilling the value of respect for others as well as self respect and to be trustworthy and honest. John had a very high respect of the Bible and a Christian upbringing and wanted to instill those values in his daughters. He was always talking about giving to others and providing for those less fortunate. The best way he taught this to the girls was by his own example. John was preceded in death by his brother Emile Fontenot Jr. and his father Joseph Clarence Thierry. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Elin, his daughters, Jordan, Taylor, Haley, his mother Mary Louise, his sisters Allison, Tammy (Ken), Jerrie (Ronald), Krystal, Dorian, Falon and a host of nieces and nephews and friends. The family request visiting hours be observed on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel. Share words of comfort with the family of John F. Thierry on his Permanent Life Tribute Page at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net or facebook.com/WilliamsFuneralHomeInc . Expression of gratitude The family is profoundly grateful to all our friends, family and others who have sustained us with your prayers, love, words of consolation, cards, flowers, time and support during this time of bereavement. Please accept our sincere appreciation and gratitude. The Family of John Thierry

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Mr. John Fitzgerald Thierry

September 4, 1971 - November 24, 2017