James C. “J.C.” Broussard, 78, of Orange, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013, at The Meadows in Orange.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2014, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange with Reverend Joseph P. Daleo officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland. Serving as Pallbearers will be John Helton, Jarred Helton, V.R. Peveto, Roy Courville, Trey LaRocca, and Ty Manuel.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm. until 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 pm. Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Orange, Texas on March 29, 1935, James was the son of Claude S. and Adeline (Courville) Broussard. He grew up in Black's Bayou, La. where his father worked for Shell Oil. He shared many stories with his children and grandchildren about his many bayou adventures as a child. He graduated from Stark High School in Orange, and after graduation, he spent nearly forty years as a draftsman. James was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys and spending time with his family.
James was preceded in death by his infant brother, Little Roy; mother, Adeline; and father, “Shorty”.
James is survived by his daughter, Debbie Broussard Helton and her husband John of Orange, and sons James "Butch" Broussard of Channelview; and Wade Broussard of Orange. He is also survived by his former wife, Denise; and daughters, Christy Broussard of Orange; Emerald Broussard LaRocca and husband Trey of Nederland, and Danneal Broussard of Orange.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Nicole Peveto, Jarred Helton, Amanda West, Kaleigh West, Gabrielle LaRocca, and Anthony Lee, and was also blessed with two great grandchildren, Gavin Pollock and Kinzlee Peveto.
The family would like to send a special thank you to his caregivers, Tera Sparkman Murrah, The Meadows staff, and Odyssey Hospice for their love and care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Texas Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 300630, Houston, Texas 77230.
Condolences
Michelle Robinson
January 3, 2014
Mr. B., My thoughts are with you and your family as you celebrate the life of your father. May you find peace and calm as you recall many treasured times shared with a wonderful man. I thank him for raising an amazing son who shares his talents each day in Channelview ISD. His love of education, children, travel and friendship shine in all that he does! Peace to you! Michelle Robinson
Sonya Garrette Woodfork
January 2, 2014
Mr. B,
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family. Though I did not know your father, I know he had to have been a great man just by knowing you. Continue to look to the hills from which cometh your strength as all of our help comes from our Lord and Savior.
Audrey Jones
January 2, 2014
William Shakespeare said " It is a wise father that knows his child." I like to extend to this by stating a child is wise by knowing his father. When you know the Heavenly Father, you are not only wise but blessed. Since you know the Father, He also knows you and what you need . Trust Him as you celebrate knowing your earthly father, Mr. J. C. Broussard and the love of our Heavenly Father. Be encouraged.
Audrey Jones
Emerald Larocca
January 1, 2014
My papa J.C was a sweet caring man and when I was around five I remember him coming to my birthday party and me and him took a photo there. For my birthday he would always give me money and he loves the dallas cowboys I got to see him for the last time and he was watching the dallas cowboys it made me smile knowing that he got to see them for the last time on t.v. . He was an amazing man I was happy to have seen him many times. -Gabi
Mary Leleux
December 31, 2013
Debbie & John. I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed waiting on Mr. Broussard when he was still able to come to the credit union. He never came empty handed. He always brought us a little something--candy, cookies or our favorite, homemade tamales he had bought. When he no longer felt like getting out, he would call and tell me what he wanted and I would tell him to honk at the end of the sidewalk and I would bring his money out to him. I will remember the fond memories I have of him. My prayers are with all of his family at this time. Mary @ GPFCU
Tera Murrah
December 31, 2013
I'm blessed to have had so many great memories with this special man .. I love you Uncle J .. Heaven just gained another beautiful Angel .. I'll be missing your smile !! Love always , Tera
Tina Malone
December 31, 2013
I would like to send my condolences to the family and friends of J.C. Broussard. When someone dies it’s very painful. But the bible says that God will soon do away with all pain at Rev 21:4. May He comfort you and give you what you need at this time.
Emerald Larocca
December 30, 2013
I want to say I love my daddy from every fiber of my being. My daddy was a very gentle,loving and relaxed kind of man. I remember being little and him taking me to burger king in the morning for breakfast and it would be just me and him. It was so nice to have that one on one time with him. I also remember him bringing home donuts after mass when I was little. I remember him always fishing. I couldn't start my mornings without seeing my daddy when I was little. It was such a honor and blessing to hear what I needed to for closure. Sitting in that room watching him take his last breath was the hardest thing I have done. I know he is at peace now. I love you daddy and from now on you will be my angel. Until we meet again. I love you.
Tanya And Jackie Glidden
December 30, 2013
Tanya And Jackie Glidden lit a candle in memory of J.C. Broussard
Amanda Jo Stephson Pringle
December 30, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Emerald and family as you morn the passing of your father.
Jean Boyd Emerald'S Mother-In-Law
December 30, 2013
We have known JC for a little over 13 years he is my daughter-in-law Emerald's father we were very fond of him sometimes when he was still up and going he would spend part of Easter together with us at Trey and Emerald's he always enjoyed watching his daughter Christy and the grandchildren hunt for Easter eggs. He had a knack of making you feel comfortable around him . We know he is going to be missed by all.
Emerald Larocca
December 30, 2013
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