Fulton Joseph Broussard Sr.
St. Martinville – A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church for Fulton Joseph Broussard Sr., 100, who passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home in St. Martinville from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and continued on Friday from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
A rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Rev. Jason Vidrine officiated at the Funeral Mass. Interment followed at St. Michael Mausoleum in St. Martinville.
Fulton honorably served in the United States Army during World War II. He was also a member of the Auxiliary Sheriff Department for many years. Fulton was a “Jack-of-all-Trades,” but he loved working outdoors and bailing hay with his sons. He enjoyed making his rounds and visiting his friends. Fulton loved spending time with his family, especially his dog, Poupay.
He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his son, Steven Broussard (Connie); daughter, Annette Schouest; 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elize Patin Broussard; sons, Fulton Broussard,Jr., Kenneth Broussard, Chris Broussard and Robert Broussard; parents, Adonice Broussard Jr. and Lema Lamperez Broussard; sisters, Lou Viator and Bertha Parlow; and brother, Orin Theriot (Joyce).
Pallbearers were Ben Broussard, Shane Broussard, Kevin Broussard, Kenny Paul Broussard, Ryan Broussard, Lee Schouest, Seth Schouest, Brent Broussard and Trent Broussard.
Honorary pallbearers were Steven Broussard, Carl Moulis, Jimmy Viator Jr. and David Whitney.
The family wishes to thank his caregivers, Jennifer Lasseigne, Dana Guidry, Sherry Comb, Bonnie Bergeron, Peggy Broussard, Brandi LeBlanc, Bernette Thibodeaux and Heather Boudreaux, as well as the staff of Hospice of Acadiana, especially Kayla, Amy and Alyson for their care and compassion given.
Pellerin Funeral Home of St. Martinville was in charge of arrangements.
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