Mr. Francis Naquin moved to Thibodaux in 1935.  As a young boy, Mayor Naquin worked for the theatres in town.  He would run the films from one theatre to the other.  He has been married to the former Marie Gros for the last 59 years.  They have two children, Dr. Wayne Naquin of Houma and Mr. Keith Naquin of Thibodaux and three grandchildren.

Mayor Naquin worked at Express Company for 29 years and has been a Volunteer Fireman for 55 years.