Wilmore Joseph BROUSSARD

BROUSSARD JR., WILMORE JOSEPH A retired district judge and a resident of Houma, he died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at Terrebone General Medical Center. He was 81 and a native of Elizabeth. He was a U.S. Army Air Forces pilot veteran of World War II. Visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11. Visitation at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 100 La. 311, Schriever, from 9 a.m. until funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, conducted by the Rev. Michael Bergeron. Cryptside ceremony at St. Bridget's Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Winonah Smiley Broussard; a son, Wilmore J. "Bill" Broussard III, Schriever; two sisters, Betty Anne Doucet, Lafayette, and Melba Delores Middleton, Dallas; brother, Rodrick B. Broussard, Colfax; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmore J. Broussard Sr. and Edna Casey Broussard. He was a graduate of Elizabeth High School and LSU Law School. He was a former commander of the American Legion in Houma, a member of the Knights of Columbus and VFW and numerous civic organizations. He served 12 years as district attorney and served as a district judge for 16 years and four months. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4-B, Staten Island, NY 10305, (800) 223-2732, http://www.apdaparkinson.org or another charity of your choice. Published in The Advocate on 1/11/2005.