Broussard – A Homegoing Celebration was held on Saturday, February 29, 202, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Roy E. Brown. Interment followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Roy E. Brown was born December 28, 1940, to the late Lucien Brown Jr. and Rose Bell Brown of Broussard, La. He departed this life at 7:48 a.m. Sunday, February 23, 2020. He leaves to mourn, his beloved wife of 53 years, Mary Ann Brown of Broussard, La.; one sister, Albertha M. Mathews of Baton Rouge, La.; one brother, Louis J. Brown and wife, Frankie of Sunset, La.; one nephew, Rahsaan Brown of Grovetown, Ga.; one niece, Nacoatra Brown of Broussard, La.; two great-nephews, five great-nieces and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Rose Bell Brown; his sister, Rosa M. Johnson; and two nieces. Visitation was held Saturday, February 29, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 8 a.m. until time of service. Sign the guestbook online at www.syriefh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Syrie Funeral Home Inc. of Lafayette, La.