Floyd T. Broussard, Sr., 90, longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on December 19, 2018, in Beaumont, Texas.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 22, 2018, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Joseph P. Daleo and Father Sinclair Oubre. Visitation will be held prior to the Mass, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a Rosary held at 10:30 a.m., led by Deacon Melvin Payne. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 8, 1928, he was the son of Thomas Broussard and Elia (Breaux) Broussard. Floyd retired from DuPont after 40 years of working as a draftsman and designer specialist. He was on the Building Committee for the Port Arthur International Seafarers’ Center, and he was also on the Catholic Diocese Building Committee for 30 years. Floyd was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and served as the first Eucharistic Minister and Lecturer. He was known as “The Dean” for the theatre organ at the Jefferson Theatre for 30 years, as well as for several churches. Floyd was also a motorcycle safety course instructor. During his lifetime, he donated 11 gallons of blood. Floyd was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Elia Broussard; his first wife, Rose Marie Broussard; his son, Tommy Broussard; and his brother, Lynn Charles Broussard.
He is survived by loving wife, Helen (Kossa) Broussard; his children, Susan Broussard and fiancé Ray Gravlin, Christy Broussard, and Kelley Broussard; his step-children, Cheryl Westmoreland and husband Gordon, Melinda Metz and husband Erwin, Darryl Droll, and David Droll and wife Mackenzie; his grandchildren, Christopher Broussard, Courtney Savage and husband Dustin, Jillianne Baker and husband Glen, and Taylor Crane and fiancé Damien Lara; his step-grandchildren, Adam Westmoreland, Travis Westmoreland, Elizabeth Westmoreland, Ryan Droll, Julie Droll, Sabrina Droll, Dawson Droll, McKenna Droll, Asher Droll, and Ashtyn Droll; his great-grandchildren, Devin Sanders, Juliette Baker, Caleb Tumlinson, and Reagan Savage; his step-great-grandchild, Harvey Westmoreland; and his close friends, Pam Hollaway, Susan Menchaca, and Cathy Cunningham.
Serving as pallbearers will be Carter Bidwell, Mike McDaniel, Dustin Savage, Glen Baker, Devin Sanders, and Caleb Tumlinson.
Condolences
Greene Family
December 28, 2018
Please accept my family’s heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear loved one, Mr. Broussard. May you find comfort in fond memories of him, and hope in God’s promise to restore those asleep in death to perfect life on a paradise Earth, fulfilling his original purpose for humans.
Anita Lindsey Lake
December 21, 2018
Dearest Susan, Christy and Kelly - I am so heartbroken to hear of your loss. What a wonderful man your Dad was! He absolutely adored 'his girls' and it showed. I know the pain and sorrow you are going through and I wish that I could be there to help try and ease your pain. Please try to let the great memories and laughter try to overcome the sadness. Know that he is now with the Greatest Love of his Life and not in pain. It will be a long journey but please know that we are just a phone call away, at any time. Stay Strong Christy! Our Love and Prayers,Ron and Anita Lake
Anonymous
December 21, 2018
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Floyd T. Broussard Sr..
Donna Thomas
December 20, 2018
Hugs to Granny and thanks for all the love you two have shown Amanda over the years. You are very special folks to me and my family. He will be dearly missed by many. I love you Granny. Donna Thomas
Pam Honeycutt
December 20, 2018
We tried many times to get Floyd to join the Orange Lions club, never could convince him to join(we knew he was a busy person). Several years ago when I needed an easier- to- assemble counter for the dime toss booth that we use during the Orange Lions club carnival, Floyd came up with the booth design that we still use today. Thank you my friend..