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Shirley Joseph Broussard
1931 - 2012
Shirley Joseph Broussard
1931 - 2012
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BORN
1931
DIED
2012
Shirley Broussard Obituary
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until 10:00 pm on Friday with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen at 8:00 am on Saturday until service time.
Mr. Broussard was a member of the Army National Guard who served his country honorably during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged after 27 years of service. He was a Lifetime member of the Vietnam Veterans of America; Hill 141 and a dedicated member of the American Legion, Post 0387 which he was so proud of.
Shirley could be heard and recognized blocks away by his contagious laughter from sun up to sun down. He enjoyed spending time in his "Jam Room" playing his guitar and harmonica, singing and recording music.
A native and resident of St. Martinville, Mr. Broussard passed away at 5:40 pm on Wednesday March 21, 2012 at St. Martinville Nursing Center.
He is survived by his sons, Shirley "Bernie" Broussard and wife Belinda of Catahoula and Toby Broussard and wife Lisa of Milton; daughters, Michele LeBlanc and husband Benny of Cypress Island, Rachele Broussard, Celia Dexter, and Shelia Champagne and husband Leonard all of Parks; grandchildren, Shirley "B. J." Broussard, Quintin Broussard, Telecia Broussard, Mason Broussard, and Griffin Broussard, Kala Zaunbrecher, Chelsea Poirier, Bailey Ledet, Cortnee Champagne, Anissa Champagne, Colt Champagne, and Kara Broussard; and brothers, J. C. Broussard and wife Alice of New Iberia and Carol Broussard and wife Deanna of Cade.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Celia Lasseigne Broussard; parents, Casimere and Edna Broussard; brothers, Bobby and Elridge Broussard; sister, Jeanette Guidry; and son-in-law, Michael Zaunbrecher.
Pallbearers will be Shirley "B. J." Broussard, Quintin Broussard, Mason Broussard, Griffin Broussard, Colt Champagne, and Clayton Latiolais.
Honorary pallbearers will be Benny LeBlanc and Leonard Champagne.
To view on-line obituary, video tribute and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of St. Martinville is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Mitzie Gondron
March 25, 2012
To all of you, I have you in my thoughts and prayers. He had that laugh you couldn't forget.
Fay (Dore) Tucker
March 23, 2012
I want to thank you Broussard kids for sharing your mom and your dad with me - you know they helped me raise Jon, Jason, Keisha and Tonya. I will never forget the time Shirley jokingly called me his girlfriend and young Jason made it known clearly that his moma didn't have a boyfriend. Shirely laughed for a million dollars about that. I will never forget the good you all have given us. He'll be missed. Love you all...
Anita & Tommy Boney
March 23, 2012
Dear Cousins: We are thinking of you all. I'm sure Shirley is laughing louder then ever, as he is reunited with so many family members. I wish we could be with you at this time, but please know we're thinking of you. God Bless.
Anita (Delahousey) & Tommy Boney,
Biloxi, MS
Melissa Duchaine
March 23, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. The nursing home staff was glad to have known your dad and your family. Take care.
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Cynthia Davis
March 23, 2012
Michele my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Cynthia Davis
Dudley&Nancy Menard
March 23, 2012
Bernie and fly, Carrol and Deanna and fly. Sorry to hear about your loss of your dad and brother. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Clyde Lasseigne
March 22, 2012
To Lise Romero, so sorry that Mr. Broussard has left us. He accepted you as one of his loving daughters. Now he is in heaven as your Guardian Angel.
Clyde & Tammy Lasseigne
March 22, 2012
To the Broussard family, Mr. Shirley was a kind and caring man. I feel fortunate to have had the chance to meet Mr. Broussard. He is now with Jesus at his new home.
JEANNINE LASSEIGNE
March 22, 2012
BROUSSARD FAMILY SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS. AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
Ronnie Gondron
March 22, 2012
To the Broussard Family, I'm SO VERY SORRY to hear of this. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ronnie Gondron
Marietta, GA.
D.D. & Sandra Blanchard
March 22, 2012
Bernie and family I want to express my deepest sympathy to you in the passing of your Dad. He will be missed.
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