Edward Louis Broussard, 88, of Groves Texas passed away on June 11, 2016 at Cypress Glenn Nursing facility under the care of Gentiva Hospice. Louis was born August 1, 1927 to Leonidas Louis Broussard and Julie Larriviere in Broussard, Louisiana.
After graduation from high school, Louis was drafted into the US Army and served in Occupied Korea prior to the Korean War. He received an honorable discharge in 1947. Louis was employed by the Texaco Refinery for 40 years and worked as a welder / fabricator at the Port Arthur refinery. He retired in 1986.
Louis was a lifelong Catholic, and attended St. Peter's Catholic Church in Groves. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5461.
Louis was a devoted husband and father. He was married to Ina Comeaux for 65 years, and they created a loving home in Groves for their family. Louis enjoyed spending time with his family; especially, in supporting activities for his children and grandchildren. He loved baseball and most sports. Louis and Ina particularly enjoyed their summers at the beach with their loved ones.
Louis was preceded in death by his grandson, Ryan Petry, his parents, and sisters: Claudia Greig, Beatrice Nugent, Sister Louisette Broussard CDP, Pearl Riviere, Anna Louise Broussard, Sister Benilde Broussard CDP, and brothers: Willis Broussard, Thomas Broussard, and Albert Broussard.
Louis is survived by his wife Ina of Groves; daughter Kathy Petry and husband Hal of Groves; son Robert and wife Judy of Nederland; son Reese of Grand Meadow Minnesota; daughter Karen Bodin and husband Eric of Bridge City. Louis is survived by six grandchildren; Brooke Miller, Melissa Nunnelly and husband Brian, Adam Broussard, Kelsey Broussard, Rikki Bodin, Ty Bodin, and four great-grandchildren; Jada Miller, Jace Nunnelly, Seth Nunnelly, and Kail Nunnelly.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, June 14, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Grammiere-Oberle Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 pm. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Wednesday, June 15, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Groves with entombment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.
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