Edwin Broussard

Jeanerette– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. Edwin Broussard, 92, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 11:00AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Ed Degeyter to serve as the Celebrant. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021 from 10:00AM until 9:00PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Tuesday from 8:00AM until the time of service.

A native of Nunez and resident of Jeanerette, Mr. Broussard passed away very peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  Edwin was an ambitious and hard-working man. He owned and operated the Western Auto in Jeanerette for 34 years. He also owned 3 additional Western Auto stores in Franklin managed by Francis Broussard, Lydia managed by Marion Broussard Sr. and Loreauville managed by Michael Broussard for 15 years and later Terry and Judy Champagne for 10 years. He was dedicated to his work often working 16-hour days and always pushing his children and teaching them good work ethic.  Even with all his hard work, he found time to coach his children in little league and won two championships.

Mr. Broussard was a selfless and loving man. He would lend a helping hand and offer to feed anyone in need.  He provided for his family even after his retirement and made sure his grandchildren and great grandchildren had land to raise their families.

He is survived by his children, Sandra LeBlanc and husband Russell of Erath, Edwin Broussard and wife Terry of Lydia, Susan Abadie and husband Daryl of Lafayette, Marion Broussard Sr. and wife Cynthia of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Judy Champagne and husband Terry of Loreauville; daughter-in-law, Patricia Broussard (wife of Francis Broussard);21 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; siblings, Helen Fontenot, Robert Broussard, Alcide Broussard Jr., Laura David, Betty Wall; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Broussard; children, Michael Broussard and his wife Nancy Broussard, Francis Broussard, and Gerald Broussard; parents, Alcide Broussard Sr. and Eunice Hebert Broussard; siblings, Florence Duhon, George Broussard, Estelle Soileau, Grace Fleming.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Marion Broussard Sr., Marion Broussard Jr., Brendon Broussard, Grant Champagne, Kenneth Abadie, Warren Abadie and Thomas Abadie.

The family would like to thank Mia with Acadian Palliative Care of New Iberia and the nurses with Acadian Hospice.  The family would also like to thank their Uncle Robert and Aunt Janelle, and Marion Broussard Jr., Brendon Broussard, and Cynthia Broussard.

In lieu of flowers, donation can be made in Mr. Broussard’s honor to St. Francis Diner, 1201 S Hopkins St, New Iberia, LA 70560.

To keep the community safe we will honor all Louisiana Mandates. ALL family members and their guests are required to wear a face-covering while at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.

David Funeral Home of Jeanerette, 400 Provost St. 337-276-5151 is in charge of arrangements.