Wilson Fred Broussard

Wilson Fred Broussard, 91, of Nederland, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, comforted by the love and care of his children and family. He was born on November 14, 1925, in New Iberia, Louisiana, to Celina and Adolph Broussard. Wilson is preceded in death by his wife, Lucille, whom he wed on August 26, 1950, and was married to for sixty-five years.

Wilson was a family man who loved to travel. Every year he would take his family on a vacation around the U.S. After he retired from the Gulf, he and his wife, Lucille, traveled all over the world.

Wilson was a deeply religious man, devoted Catholic and a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus Council #5145. He also had a strong interest in politics and current political issues. In early years, Wilson was interested in electronics and had a special work shop in his backyard. He was proud to be a novice in all trades and enjoyed working on carpentry and mechanics. Wilson was a self-taught guitarist and loved to entertain his family with special songs and music. He had a collection of music that he enjoyed until his last days.

Our hearts will always hold his presence, and our memories will be filled with love and happiness. We are grateful to have been blessed with such a fun-loving man, who taught us to love God and laughter. He will be in our hearts forever, and we will honor his memories always.

Wilson is survived by his eight children and their families:

Brenda McCord and her husband, Bobby,

Daughter, Stephanie Seville and her husband, Brian, and their son, Walker, and daughter, Charlotte,

Step-daughter, Susan Cooper, and her husband, Chad, and their son, Dalton;

Glenda Shoemake and her husband, Michael,

Daughter, Sheri Bookout, and her husband Kevin, and their daughter Bella,

Daughter, Christina White, and her husband, Johnny, and their sons, Tristan and Wade;

Charlene Lee

Daughter, Dianna Carroll, and her sons, Trevor and Ryan;

Curtis Broussard;

Wanda Hickey and her husband, Randy,

Son, Michael;

Roger Broussard and his wife, Jessica Babcock,

Sons, Steven and Robert;

Ralph Broussard;

Carolyn Kelly and her husband, Bobby,

Daughters, Makayla and Makenzie.

Wilson is predeceased by his parents, Celina and Adolph Broussard, his wife, Lucille Broussard, and his brothers and sisters: Ferdnand Broussard, Sidney Broussard, Herbert Broussard, Robert Broussard, Lorita Melancon McFaddin, Inez Guidry, Eunice Langlinais, Linda Bixby, Judie Boyer, Mary James, and Helen Williams.

A gathering of Mr. Broussard’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with his Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, October 20, 2017, at Broussard’s Mortuary, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 21, 2017, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 211 Hardy Avenue, Nederland, with his interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.