Murphy “Gene” Broussard, 58, of Fannett, died at his residence, Tuesday, June 3, 2014, with his loving wife and sons by his side. He was born on October 17, 1955, in Winnie, to Lillie Marie McGee and Murphy Joseph Broussard. Gene retired from Total, Port Arthur, as a process supervisor after thirty-nine years of service. He will be remembered as someone who could fix anything that did not work. Also, he enjoyed spending time at the lake with family and friends, and who was always willing to help anyone in need.

Survivors include his wife of forty-one years, Debbie Broussard  of Fannett;  sons, Brandon Broussard and Travis Broussard, both of Fannett; grandchildren, Brendon, Breanna, and Alex Broussard; sister, Sandy Manela and her husband, Al, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; mother-in-law, Grace Downs of Fannett; and numerous nieces; nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Judy Havard, Jackie Hebert, and Elaine Miller.

A gathering of Mr. Broussard’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2014, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer, Winnie. His funeral service will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie.