Joseph was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, The Knights of Columbus and American Legion. He served his country in the United States Army. Joseph retired from Olin Chemical where he was an operator. He loved gardening, cooking and working in his shop, but the sparkle of his eye were his great granddaughters Gracie and Chloe.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Monica Broussard, Mark Broussard, Connie Broussard Gamble and Marilyn Ford; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and sister Barbara Hill.
He was preceded In death by his wife, Martha Evelyn Broussard; son, Captain Alvin Broussard; and daughter, Mary Evelyn Broussard.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am, Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, Rev. Andrews Kollannoor, M.S. will officiate. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery of Carlyss. Visitation will held in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral home 3 - 8pm, Wednesday with a recitation of the Rosary at 6pm and resume Thursday, 8- 9:30am. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff of SWLA War Veterans Home in Unit 2 for the exceptional care and compassion for their Father. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to an organization dear to Joseph, The Boy Scouts of America/Camp Edgewood, 304 Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601.
