Lafayette- A Mass of Christian Burial for Francis Brasher, 81, will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milton, LA on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 10:00AM with Rev. Aaron Melancon , Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church as Celebrant. Interment will follow services in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 10:00AM until 10:00PM with a recitation of the Rosary at 7:00PM and will resume Friday, October 26, 2012 at 8:00AM until just prior to departure for church services. A native of Lafayette Parish and long time resident of Lafayette, Mr. Brasher passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at his residence. Francis was a farmer for most of his life. He was well known for having a green thumb and could literally grow just about anything , sharing his vegetables and fruits with friends and neighbors. He worked for the Louisiana Department of Transportation for 21 years taking an early retirement at the age of 55. Upon his retirement, Francis planted a large garden and went back to the sharing of his fruits and vegetables. He also loved to fish and troll for shrimp and very much loved his animals, especially Tiny, Sassy and Peanut his dogs. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. For Francis; GOD saw you getting tired and a cure was not meant to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered Come to Me . With tearful eyes we watched you, as we saw you pass away. Although we loved you deeply, we could not make you stay. Your Golden Heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. GOD broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Musical selections for the service will be provided by Karen Broussard and serving as gift bearers will be Stephanie LeBlanc and Nichole LeBlanc. He survived by his wife, Joyce Trahan Brasher of Lafayette, LA; daughters, Judy B. Turner and Mary B. Trahan and her husband, Randy all of Lafayette, LA; step-sons, John Bourque and his wife Carla of Boise, Idaho and Woody Bourque and his wife, Sheila of Pierre Part, LA; step-daughters, Molly Bourque and James of Rayne, LA, Deanna Castille and her husband, Ernie of Parks, LA and Deloris Bourque of Duson, LA; step-son-in-law, Johnny Guilbeau of Broussard; brother Augustine Brasher, Jr. and his wife Viola of Lafayette, LA; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one on the way , Baby Jordan Blair; eleven step-grandchildren and sixteen step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Augustine Brasher, Sr. and Elodie Stevens Brasher; first wife, Agnes Bourque Brasher; brother, Adam Brasher; sons-in-law, Richard Pierce and Stephen Turner and one step-daughter, Melinda Guilbeau. Serving as pallbearers will be Teddy Turner, Jason Trahan, Augustine Brasher, Jr., Ronald Veronie, John Bourque and Jordan Bourque. Honorary pallbearers will be Martin Trahan, Raymond Trahan, Randy Trahan and Mark LeBlanc. David Funeral Home of Lafayette, LA (337) 837-9887, 316 Youngsville Hwy. Lafayette, LA 70508 is in charge of all o f the arrangements.
