Roy Victor Broussard, 97, of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born to his late parents, Ernest and Azelie Broussard on May 4, 1922 in Abbeville, LA. He served during World War II in the South Pacific with the United States Army. He was with the 1906 Engineer Aviation Battalion. He enjoyed duck hunting and fishing very much.
He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Eva "Faye" Broussard; two daughters, Janice Broussard of Lake Charles, Myra Wright and husband Gerald of LeBlanc; one sister, Lillie Mae Thibeaux of Abbeville; three grandchildren, Joseph "Joey" Anderson and wife Cari, Chad Wright and wife Danielle, Brandon Wright and wife Piper; six great grandchildren, Dalton, Tatum, Tucker, Annalyce, Charli, and Amelia Wright; along with two great-great grandsons, William and Owen Wright.
Roy is preceded in death by one brother, Otis Broussard; and four sisters, Lilly B. Choate, Lillian B. Prejean, Marie Bernice B. Erikson, and Delta B. Goos.
Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 10:00am, with Reverend Samuel Orsot officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm, with a Rosary at 6:00pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Friday from 8:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.