ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: BROUSSARD, GENE 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Franklin Banner-Tribune, Morgan City Daily Review; St. Mary Parish, La. 

Published 16 March 2012

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BROUSSARD, GENE 
Aug. 26, 1929 ~ March 13, 2012

Gene Broussard, a native of Franklin, died peacefully March 13, 2012 with his 
wife and daughter at his side, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

He was a graduate of Franklin High School and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, 
member of the American Legion, active longstanding member of First United 
Methodist Church in Franklin and active for many years in a Mardi Gras crew. He 
loved the outdoors and travel. He loved to build things. He worked for Blevins 
Motor Company as general manager for 38 years and was then a sheriff’s deputy 
with St. Mary Parish for 14 years.

Mr. Broussard’s body was donated to LSU. A memorial will be held at a later 
date.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Steven McPherson, 
Journey Hospice Southwest Louisiana and Franklin Healthcare Facility & 
Rehabilitation Center staff.

He is survived by his wife of many years, Agnes Broussard; daughter, Stephanie 
and son-in-law, Charles Pillaro; three grandchildren, Paul, Jeremy and Brook; 
and five great grandchildren, Devon, Avery, Maddox, Sonia and Saige.

Boyd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made 
to Alzheimer’s Association.

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