James Eugene Broussard, 83, of Hemphill, Texas, former longtime resident of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 30, 2021 due to a sudden illness, in Port Arthur, Texas.
A graveside service was held Monday, February 1, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating the service was Deacon Melvin Payne of St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange.
James was born in Orange, Texas on July 5, 1937. James proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and went on to retire from DuPont in Orange after many loyal years working in general maintenance. He was a very devoted member of St. Pius I Catholic Church in Hemphill where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector as well as tending to the maintenance. James was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who loved his family dearly. In his final days his biggest concern was the wellbeing of his loving wife, Ida. James will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Lyn Dee Broussard; son, Michael Broussard; and his ten siblings.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Ida Broussard; children, Steven Broussard and fiancé Stacey, David Broussard and wife Mona, Andrew Broussard, Jamie Boyd, and Mark Broussard; grandchildren, Kyle Broussard, Ashley Makowski, Sarah Weatherholt, Austin Broussard, Lily Broussard, Gianna Broussard, Drew Broussard, Brandon Boyd, Emilee Broussard, Tanner Broussard, Jacob Broussard, Brennan Broussard, Justin Broussard, and Branston Broussard; and his daughter-in-law, Cheryl Broussard; along with numerous other loving family and friends.
Condolences
Lisa Bland
February 4, 2021
I’m so very sorry to hear of Mr. Broussard’s passing. May he Rest In Peace. May Momma Ida and all her family receive God’s comfort and peace. You will all be in my prayers.
Lisa Ewing Bland
Tasca Beckham Allain
February 3, 2021
Ida and family, I so sorry to hear of Mr. Broussard’s passing. He was a good man, husband, father, and grandfather. I have thought of y’all often through the years and I send my deepest sympathy and prayers to you all
Rev William Manger
February 3, 2021
Ida, It saddened me to hear of the death of your beloved husband. James was a good man as you are a great woman. His presence with you at the parish of St Mary's was always a joy, as were your children. You mention that he was active at St Pius I. I recall going there a couple of times to be with Father Basil who had been sent there from Orange. I have no doubt that they two of you were and you are pillars of the Parish Community there. Peace Father Manger