Alex J. Broussard, Sr.

JENNINGS

Funeral services for Mr. Alexander John Broussard, Sr., 79, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019 in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating.

Burial will be in the Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Funeral home visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday; and 8:00 a.m. Thursday until time of services.

A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel.

Mr. Broussard passed away at 8:10 p.m., Monday, January 7, 2019 in the Gueydan Memorial Guest House.

Mr. Broussard was a lifelong resident of Gueydan.  He was a retired Motorman in the oil industry.  He loved gardening and his farm animals.  He also loved spending time with his family and friends.  He was a simple man who loved to cook for his kids.

Survivors include his wife, Shirlene Dugas Broussard; one daughter, Malena (Chad) Lemaire of Gueydan; two sons, Alex (Paula) Broussard, Jr. of Cleveland, TX, Ronald (Jessica) Broussard of Gueydan; four sisters, Betty (Domingue) Woods of Morse, Elaine (Lawrence) Gaspard of Rayne, Mary Lou Hoffpauir of Lake Charles, Shirley (John) Murrell of Crowley; five brothers, Clifton (Theresa) Broussard, Overton Broussard, Ashton Broussard, Wesley Broussard all of Crowley, Johnny Broussard of Rayne; 7 grandchildren, Derek Lemaire, Kade Broussard, Trace Lemaire, Amy Broussard, Alexis Broussard, Clay Broussard and Ali Lemaire 3 great-grandchildren, Logan, Molly and Colt Lemaire.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Upton and Marie Quebedeaux Broussard; and two sisters, Irene Henry and Bertha Hanks.

Pallbearers will be Alex Broussard Jr, Kade Broussard, Ronald Broussard, Clay Broussard, Derek Lemaire, and Trace Lemaire.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chad, Logan and Colt Lemaire.

The family would like thank the Gueydan Memorial Guest home for their great care and compassion.