Theophile “Jim” Meche, age 86, of Lake Charles, La., passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born on Oct. 21, 1936, in Big Lake to Moise Meche and Ella Thibodeaux Meche.
Jim was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles where he owned Meche’s Trim and Upholstery Shop Inc.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gerda Meche; children, Kathy Wilson and husband Bruce, Richard Meche and wife Jan, Lisa Mancil and husband Richard and Alma Fisher and husband Ken; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings.
The family will welcome relatives and friends at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Monday, March 6, 2023, beginning at 9 a.m. with a funeral service to begin at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be immediately following at Grand Lake Community Cemetery. Deacon Tony Pousson with St. Margaret Catholic Church will be officiating at the services.
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Brookdale Assisted Living, Guardian House and Harbor Hospice for their compassionate care through their time of need.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org)
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com for the Meche family.