Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Preston John Broussard, 93, who died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at his residence.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services.
Mr. Broussard was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He was also a very laid back man who enjoyed being with family and friends, as well as gardening and watching sports. A veteran of WWII, Mr. Broussard served his country in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his son, Jimmy Dale Broussard of Houston; sister, Rose Sellers of Abbeville; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his second wife, Enola Sonnier Broussard; first wife, Alice Marie Guidry Broussard; son, Preston John "P.J." Broussard; parents, Arista Broussard and the former, Rosa Breaux; and eleven siblings.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until time of services.
The family would like to thank all who helped to care for Mr Broussard, especialy Mrs. Maxine Guidry and Mr. and Mrs. Don Duhon.