James "Jimmy" Broussard

Lake Arthur 

Funeral services for Mr. James H. “Jimmy” Broussard of Lake Arthur will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery with Military Graveside Honors under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Visitation for Mr. Broussard will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2019 and continue until 8:00 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.

Mr. Broussard passed away June 6, 2019 in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings. He was born on November 14, 1931 in Lake Arthur. He was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School, after which he served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. Upon his return home, Mr. Jimmy operated Broussard’s Phillips 66 for many years. He was an Eagle Scout and a Scout Master. He served the citizens of Lake Arthur as a City Councilman and was very proud to give back to his community in this manner. He enjoyed restoring vintage Volkswagens. Mr. Jimmy enjoyed his family immensely and especially enjoyed family gatherings.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 64 years, Shirley Teigen Broussard; daughters, Jamie (Bernan)Theunissen of Jennings and Susan (Ray)Matt of Lake Arthur; sons, Dale Broussard of Lafayette, Drew (Betsy)Broussard of Friendswood, TX; and Duke (fiancée Courtney)Broussard of Lake Arthur; sister, Roberta (Malon)Dobson of Lake Arthur; fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Mr. Broussard was preceded in death by his parents, Duke and Naomi Bonin Broussard and granddaughter, Kristin LaBauve.