Floyd James Broussard

March 25, 1935 ~ October 26, 2021

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Floyd James Broussard, 86, who died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be his three sons, Gary, Eric and Todd Broussard; two grandsons, Aaron and Matthew Broussard; and grandson-in-law, Kevin Choate. 
Floyd was born in a small farm house five miles north of Kaplan. Growing up on a rural farm, times were tough, work was hard and conveniences were few. He grew up without electricity or running water. They did not have a lot monetarily but they felt they were wealthy beyond measure because of the love of their family, faith, work ethic, friends and neighbors. He shared many stories of his youth and spoke of sitting on the front porch listening to his grampa tell stories in French and being spoiled by his gram-maw. He started working young in the rice fields, riding horseback to bring water to workers during plowing, planting and harvest. He picked cotton with his parents and siblings to earn extra money for the family. He graduated from Kaplan High in 1954. He retired from SLEMCO after 32 years working in Vermilion Parish helping countless customers who became lifelong friends. He also spent 16 years with the Police Jury providing the same level of service to the Kaplan area.
Floyd was drafted into the US Army, and spent six years in the Reserves where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6).   
He enjoyed camping and traveled our great country with family and friends. He trapped and was a hunting guide at Pecan Island, crawfished at Forked Island and helped teach NRA hunting and safety courses. He was always working on projects, from fixing things around the house and helping others.   
He was a devout Catholic who loved and cared about his church, helping with the upkeep and repairs to the church pews. He also had a love for the rosary, which he prayed daily.  
Floyd was an artist. Some of his doodling became drawings which lead to some amazing paintings. He was asked by many nephews and nieces for help with drawing for their school projects.   
To our family he was dad or paw. To others he was known as Uncle Floyd, Bruce and Flooskie. He loved family get-togethers, many early mornings roasting turkeys on the ole smokey grill, Bar-B-Q’s, fish fry’s, crawfish boils, gumbos and countless games of Bourre’ (Boo-ray). Floyd loved speaking Cajun French and was proud of his Acadian Heritage.    
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Geneva "Genny" Nunez Broussard of Kaplan; three sons, Gary Broussard and his wife, Sheila of Bossier City, Eric Broussard and his wife, Andrea D. of Coteau and Todd Broussard of Kaplan; two sisters, Bertile Harrington and her husband, Mahlen of Nunez and Audrey Simon and her husband, Dayton of Abbeville; one brother, Theodore “Sam” Broussard and his wife, Dee of Cow Island; three grandchildren, Aaron Broussard and his wife, Julie of Kingwood, TX, Matthew Broussard and his wife, Eryn of San Angelo, TX and Ashley Choate and her husband, Kevin of Kaplan; eight great grandchildren, Eva Broussard, Aubrey Broussard, Brielle Broussard, Clara Broussard, Hayden Broussard, Rylan Broussard, Charlotte Choate and Samuel Choate; three step grandchildren, Ashley Sumrall, Brady Sumrall and his wife, Lauren and Emily Lancon; and five step great grandchildren, Cameron Decuir, Kale Decuir, Landon Decuir, Amalie Sumrall and Caroline Sumrall.   
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Broussard and the former Eve Abshire; two brothers, Wilson Broussard and Wilbert Broussard; and two sisters, Thelma Broussard and Ethel Broussard.   
The family wishes to send their heartfelt thanks to the many friends that called or visited during Floyd’s illness. Your prayers, calls and visits provided much comfort, joy, and encouragement. The family would like to also thank Hospice of Acadiana especially his nurse, Whitney Credeur for her care and compassion.   
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 9:00 AM until the procession departs for the church at 12:45 PM with a rosary being prayed at 11:00 AM.   
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in his name to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church or Hospice of Acadiana.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Broussard family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.