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Louis John " L.J." Broussard
July 23, 1925 — August 2, 2016
home on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery.
Louis John Broussard "L.J." was born in Abbeville, LA on July 23, 1925. L.J. was a resident of Abbeville for his entire life, except for time spent in the Army. He left high school at the age of 17 to serve his country during WWII. He served honorably for two years in the Italian Campaign.
After the war, he returned to Abbeville and enrolled at Southwestern (SLI) where he earned a degree in accounting. "L.J." then went to work for Conoco Oil Company where he remained for 35 years. He
continued working at Conoco Oil Credit Union until he retired at age 70. "L.J." stayed in contact with his Conoco friends until the time of his death. He loved spending time with his family,
having yearly crawfish boils and keeping his yard in pristine condition, which he continued until age 91.
He is survived by his sister, Ella Mae Broussard Bordelon; niece, Linda Tate and husband Perry; nephews, Tyrrell Bordelon, and Mark Bordelon and wife Melanie; three great nieces; one great nephew; two great great nieces; one great great nephew; one great great niece or nephew due in Feb.; and numerous cousins who will miss him dearly.
Preceded in death by his father, Necess Broussard; mother, Aline Romero Broussard; sister, Anna Belle Broussard; and niece, Phyllis Bordelon.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. until time of services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.
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