Fred Ethridge Broussard, Sr., 81, of Burkeville, Texas, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015. He was born April 29, 1933, to Alsie White Broussard and Virgil Anderson Broussard, on Pecan Island, Louisiana.
Fred, being born and raised on Pecan Island appreciated and loved the outdoors, particularly enjoying and embracing his love for the water. He enjoyed sports, great food (especially barbeque), animals, traveling and people. He leaves behind many good memories shared with his “football” colleagues beginning at DeQuincy High School and continuing the next four years while attending on a football scholarship and playing with Texas A&M. This led him to being the number four draft pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1955 and playing for the 1956 NFL Champion New York Giants team. Fred created many opportunities for children with his involvement and coaching of Little League throughout his life.
Fred will be truly missed and remembered by his surviving family consisting of his wife, Wanda Lee Price Broussard, three children, Sheree Ellzey, Fred E. Broussard, Jr and wife, Susan Broussard, Jan Orr and husband, David Orr; along with his grandchildren, S. Beau Broussard, Allison Nicole Ellzey, Kade Broussard, Payden Lee Orr, Natalie Orr, and one great-grandson, William Kade Broussard.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Woodie L. Broussard, Dr. F. H. (Jim) Broussard, and Donovan D. (Tuby) Broussard.
In lieu of flowers please donate to your local sports youth organization of your choice in memory of Fred E. Broussard, Sr.
A private graveside service will be held on Pecan Island at a later date. His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
