Marvin Brossette

Marvin Earl Brossette was born October 20, 1937 in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, to Sara Dell Bryant Brossette and Otto Brossette, the third of four children. Marvin passed away at his residence in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Marvin grew up in the Greenwood community near Shreveport, where his parents operated a dairy farm. They instilled in him strong Christian values and a work ethic that was second to none. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1956, lettering in both baseball and basketball. Marvin enrolled at Louisiana Tech University in 1956, majoring in electrical engineering. In 1957, he transferred to Northwestern State University and changed his major to mathematics. It was at Northwestern that he met the love of his life, Mary Edna Adams. They married on November 30, 1957, and returned to Louisiana Tech in the fall of 1958, where he completed his degree in chemical engineering. After graduating in 1960, Marvin joined Universal Oil Products, now Honeywell UOP, near Shreveport. He worked there for 40 years in many roles and concluded his career as Senior Technical, Health, Safety and Environmental Manager. In retirement, Marvin continued sharing his safety expertise as a consultant.

Marvin was a member of First Methodist Church Shreveport for over 60 years, serving as a youth counselor, finance chairman, and chair of the administrative board. He was instrumental in the purchase of a new bus for church programs, the replacement of the church’s iconic steeple, and the creation of an endowment fund to ensure long term stability for the church and its campus buildings. His mediation skills were invaluable in transitioning and leading the church through several leadership changes. After moving to Baton Rouge in 2023, Marvin remained a faithful disciple for First Methodist, holding remote worship by live streaming the service for residents at The Claiborne of Baton Rouge.

After spending almost his entire life in the Shreveport area, Marvin made the difficult decision to move to Baton Rouge. He embraced the transition with optimism and quickly made many friends in his new home. His longtime friend Rudolph “Red” Smith helped him adjust, and Marvin’s family is deeply grateful for Red’s friendship and support. Marvin enjoyed bingo, happy hour, and activities with fellow residents, and he even hosted a Mardi Gras gumbo party in February. Beloved by residents and staff alike, he was known as a friend to all.

Marvin is survived by his daughter, Amy Odom (Barry); his son, Eddie Brossette (Michelle); and his eight grandchildren: Christi Plaisance (Joey), Danielle Hitchcock, Rachel Towles (Austin), Holly Cappe (Taylor), Nathan Hitchcock (Ashley), Charmelle Bisquera, Mary

Brossette, and Alice Brossette. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren: Adeline and Amelia Plaisance, Colton, Wilhelmina, and Eleanor Hitchcock, Oliver Towles, and Ruby Harper. Marvin also leaves two bonus sons from his second marriage, Bill McCollum (Lacey) and Charles McCollum, and three bonus granddaughters: Alden Harper (Zach), Madeline McCollum, and Lauren McGee (Whit). Other survivors include his siblings, Elizabeth “Zibby” Tiller and Jack Brossette (Rita); his sisters-in-law, Alice Fanta and Bert Giffin; numerous cherished nieces and nephews; and his special friend of many years, Virginia Phelps.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, two wives (Mary Edna in 2003 and Dianne Rose McCollum in 2013) as well as his brother, Rev. James Otto Brossette. He was also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Fred Fanta, Jim Giffin, Sr. and Bob Tiller, as well as his sister-in-law, Anna Brossette.

Marvin was a wonderful father, friend, and a generous supporter of many causes, especially his beloved church. The lives he touched and the legacy he established will live on far beyond his time on earth.

His family would like to thank the staff and residents of The Claiborne for the support and friendship they generously bestowed on Marvin during his almost three years there. Heartfelt thanks to Danielle Wyble, who provided loving and compassionate care to Marvin for nearly two years, and to his physician, Dr. Kent Rhodes, his wife, Karen, and their children who adopted Marvin as a grandfather. Denise Akers (his second daughter) visited him often and cared for him like the daughter she truly was. It takes a village, and he had the best.

There will be two services to celebrate Marvin’s life. The first will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 2, at Westlake United Methodist Church in Westlake, Louisiana. There will be a second service on Monday, October 5 at 1:00 pm in the sanctuary of First Methodist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana where Marvin’s ashes will be interred in the columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Methodist Church Shreveport or the Mary Edna Adams Brossette Teaching Scholarship at LSU-Shreveport.

Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness.