On Sunday, February 25, 2007, George Glenn “High Pockets” Broussard, ended his year long battle with leukemia at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
He was born in Dallas, Texas June 25, 1951 and was a life long resident of Beaumont, Texas. Most people will remember him by his life long friendships with Carl White, Dick McKenzie, Sol Arkeen, Dr. Nathan J. Rogers, and Johnny Lisotta, whom has preceded him and gone on to meet in heaven. In his last days, the men mentioned were the ones he asked to guide him home.
George Broussard enjoyed his hobbies of collecting Zippo’s, Beaumont Bowling Association and NASCAR/NHRA Racing Association and was a big supporter of those men whom race their lives on the speedway. He leaves behind so many friends whom loved and cherished his strength and endurance to live life freely. As he always said, “It’s not the roads in which I’ve taken, but yet the Journey that is so bitter sweet.”
Mr. George “High Pockets” Broussard is survived by his wife and “Queen of Hearts”, Bonnie Broussard; his daughter and son-in-law, James and Tania Caldwell-Bolton; and son, Jonathan and his wife Danielle Caldwell. He had many grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Marlana Rich, Andrew Bolton, and Brianna, Alyssa, Deacon, Jaden and Landon Caldwell. Mr. Broussard is also survived by his sister, Dottie Biddell; nephews, Jerald Joshlin and George Dale, niece, Judy Parker; cousins, Grace Brown, Johnny Smith, Jo Ann, Margaret, and Pete and all other family members. His mother and father, Mary and George Broussard, Sr. preceded George in death.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at the Mortuary. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Broussard’s.
