Manning J. "Pete" Broussard
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Broussard, LA. for Manning J. "Pete" Broussard, age 92, who passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Avanti Assisted Living in Youngsville, LA.
Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery.
Reverend Howard Blessing will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include his son, John Harold Broussard and his wife Charlene of Broussard; his stepson, Thomas Pontiff and his wife Debra of Abbeville; his grandchildren, Janie B. Guillotte and her husband Brad, and Jacob P. Broussard and his wife Brittney; his step-grandchildren, Erin Pontiff, Noah Pontiff, Keisha Pontiff and Maranda Pontiff and her spouse Alex; his great grandchildren, Luca Paul, Amelie Rose, Averie Mae and Catherine Claire; his step great grandchildren, Briona, Khiya Blayke, Zander Charles and 1 soon to be born in April; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Paul (A.P.) and Emerite Broussard; his siblings, Grace B. Veazey, Maude B. Broussard, Harold Broussard, Charles A. Broussard, Helen B. Varisco-Swims; his former wives, Mildred Broussard, Verline Rose Langley Broussard, Bernella Gilley Broussard and Lona P. (Pontiff) Broussard; his stepson, Jeffery Pontiff; and his nephews, Paul Jude Veazey, Michael Veazey, and Paul Broussard.
Mr. Broussard retired as Assistant Commissioner of Agro-Consumer Services for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry under the direction of former Commissioner Bob Odom. He was the past President of the Lafayette Parish Police Jury, the Louisiana Police Jury Association and the American Association of Warehouse Control Officials. Mr. Broussard was a former board member of the National Association of County Officials (NACO). He was a member of the American Legion Post 279 in Erath. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He served as chairman of the first Lafayette Parish Home Rule Charter Commission. He was a former member of the Youngsville Lions Club, Lafayette Parish Farm Bureau, Lafayette Parish Cattlemen's Association, Dairyman, Inc., Acadian Feed Cooperative and Lafayette Parish School Bus Drivers Association. He was a graduate of Milton High School Class of 1947.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jacob P. Broussard, Brad Guillotte, Alexander Ard, Joey Anzalone, Andy Veazey and Johnny Broussard.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Robley Menard.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE location on Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and will continue on Saturday from 8:00 AM until time of services.
A Rosary will be prayed by Voorhies Short on Friday at 6:30 PM in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in Manning J. "Pete" Broussard's name to the Lafayette Parish 4H Foundation, 1010 Lafayette Street, Ste. 325, Lafayette, LA. 70501 or to a charity of your choice.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Broussard family to the staff of Avanti Senior Living and Traditions Hospice for their care and compassion.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
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