Joseph "Curtis" Broussard

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joseph “Curtis” Broussard, 86, who died Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Pat Attaway, Anthony Fitch, Andrew Guilbeau, and Ryan LeBlanc.

A native of Abbeville, who once resided in Holland and was a longtime resident of Lafayette.  Curtis was a graduate of  Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now ULL) in Petroleum Engineering.  He worked on the production side in the oil industry  for over 20 years with National Tank Company and Glenn Gilley G&A/USA.  In 1985 he began working at ECI where he gained partnership then later retired in 1999.  He traveled around the world for his job.

Curtis was an avid reader and sports fan.  He and Gloria spent many weeks and months in their camper where they met and made many wonderful friends.  They both loved traveling throughout the United States and in other countries.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gloria Fay Luquette Broussard; sister-in-law, Trina Broussard; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Wayne Broussard; parents, Vernest and Shirley L. Broussard; and brother, Clyde Broussard.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10:00 AM until time of services.  A rosary is being prayed at 2:00 PM.