Felix Joseph Broussard

Felix J. Broussard, 88, passed away at his home on Oak Drive on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 surrounded by his Wife, Daughter, and Caregiver Jason Davis after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley Garrison Broussard, his daughter Dana Broussard Plume, Son in Law Chuck DeAses, and three grandchildren, Josh DeAses, Daniel “Chet” Plume (his wife Candace) and his granddaughter, Tara Levy (her husband Gil) and two great grandchildren Ryder and Rowan. The couple lost two of their children, Jimmy Broussard and Collene Broussard DeAses to early deaths.

Felix was born in 1929 to Calais Broussard and Mary Alice Martinez in Port Allen, Louisiana. He was proceeded in death by his brother, Marion Broussard and his sisters: Florence Broussard Hebert (Junior), Irma Broussard, Una Broussard Corona (Ed), Sybil Broussard Newsham (Edward), Lolly Broussard Landry (Bob) and Betty Broussard Hedberg (Clay) and his niece June Hebert Brown and 2 nephews, Robert Brown and Jim Moore.

Also left to cherish his memory are the following nieces and nephews: Carolyn Corona Achee (Wayne), David Corona (Susan), Laura Newsham Moore (Sonny Scardino), Sybil Newsham Allis (Brad), Libby Newsham Dupuy (Randy), Mim Landry (Najama), Ina Hedberg Smiley (Mert), Kathy Hedberg Shnexnayder (Lamar), Ann Hedberg Berteau, and Amy Hedberg as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.

In the late 40’s and early 50’s Jay worked for Boh Brothers in Plaquemine, Louisiana and was offered the opportunity to build the new Dow Texas plant. He accepted the job and moved his family to Oak Drive where he lived until his death. Although he had limited education and was self-educated, he went on to patent 3 processes for Dow and worked there faithfully until his retirement in the Mid-Eighties.

In those early years Felix, or Jay as he was known to his family, worked with others to establish St. Michael’s Catholic church and the various organizations within the church as well as the establishment of other community organizations such as ball parks and playgrounds for youngsters.

Jay was always ready to lend a hand to others in their time of need. He could repair anything and explain with paper and pencil how to do many things. He was quick to help his sisters, his nieces and nephews even though most of them lived in Louisiana or beyond. He was an old fashioned “man’s man” and a truly caring Southern Gentleman. He will be missed by many.

Jay was an avid fisherman and made many friends through this sport. He fished extensively in many parts of Texas, in Louisiana, in Mississippi as well as in Mexican waters. He was also the president of the Dow retiree’s Fishing club at Harris reservoir for many years.

A Christian Mass will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, 10/25/17 at St. Michael’s Catholic church followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that one help a person in need or “do a favor” for another person in Jay’s name or donate to the Salvation Army.

The family wishes to thank, Dr.Alrumuth, Dr. Krell and Dr. Okosun as well as the nurses and other staff at Brazosport Memorial Hospital, Oaks Village Rehab Center, his home caregivers Jason and LaNise Davis as well as A-Med Hospice (Diana H.) for the dedicated and loving care provided to Jay during his lengthy illness.

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