Broussard's Mortuary

For Five
Generations

“MORE THAN 125 YEARS OF TIME HONORED VALUES”

EST. 1889

A Family Concern

In the late 1800's, Alex Broussard, owner of A. Broussard Livery Stable, opened the first funeral parlor in Southeast Texas. That first wood framed parlor was soon replaced by a large brick facility in downtown Beaumont which still stands today. Later, the family firm moved to a large, stately home at the corner of Calder Avenue and Forest Street. In 1958, they moved to one of their present locations in a quiet neighborhood on McFaddin in Beaumont.

Continuing Our Traditions

In this age of constant corporate funeral home buyouts and takeovers, families find comfort in knowing there is still a family owned and operated firm with five generations of compassion, continuity, and dignity. The Broussard family feels strongly about their traditions and their family's obligation to maintain both the high standards of excellence in service and their ability to serve the entire community by always keeping their services affordable.

Clarence M. Arnold

Clarence Milton Arnold, 85, of Sour Lake, died Friday, January 21, 2022, at Arden Place of Beaumont. He was born July 25, 1936, to Nellie Mae Johnson Arnold and Ernest Arnold. He was a United States Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Dot Arnold, of Sour Lake; son, Rusty Arnold and his wife, Yingying, of Sulphur, Louisiana; brother, Douglas Arnold and his wife, Shirley, of Silsbee; Cecil Arnold and his wife, Barbara, of Colmesneil; sister, Beverly Arnold of Spurger; grandchildren, Ben Kennedy and his wife, Sharon; Luke Kennedy; Alex Arnold; and Amy Turnbull-Hardt and her husband, David. Clarence is preceded in death by his daughter, Tammye Arnold Kennedy. Mr. Arnold‘s graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Allison Cemetery, 566 Allison Cemetery Road, Warren, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research […]

Gladys Stepp

Gladys Mae Stepp, 84, of Port Neches, died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, Port Arthur. She was born March 5, 1937, in Abbeville, Louisiana, to Agnes Manceaux Gaspard and Clarca Gaspard. Survivors include her children, Quinda “Gwen” Morgan and husband, Darren, of Broussard, Louisiana; Michelle G. Hargrave and husband, Bennett, Jr., of Kaplan, Louisiana; Bridgette LaBure and husband, Troy, of Port Neches; Fred Stepp II and husband, Alberto Winslet, of Houston; and Monica A. Credeur and husband, John, of Nederland; grandchildren, Jeremy P. Chauvin and fiance, Amber Alford; Jennifer L. Romero and husband, Josh; Tracy L. Hargrave and husband, Jaryd; Trent. L. Hargrave and wife, Angelique; Alexis LaBure; Noah LaBure; Grace LaBure; and Brittney Stepp; great-grandchildren, Brooke; Blaise; Jasper; Zack; Cole; Isabella; Abel; Brooklyn; Trever; and Riley; and brother, Nelson Gaspard. She is preceded in death by her parents, Agnes and Clarca Gaspard; husband, […]

Lester Williams

Lester Williams, 79, of Kountze, died Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was born on October 28, 1942, to Libby Belle Byrd Williams and Rolly Thomas Williams. Mr. Williams retired from the Houston Fire Department as a Senior Captain, after over twenty-seven years of service, was a pharmacist at Wal-Mart, and retired from Brookshire Brothers. He enjoyed canning fruits, being outdoors, and fishing. Mr. Williams was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Kountze. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and good a Christian man. Survivors include his wife of over fifty years, Rachel Williams; brother, Chester Williams and his wife, Pam, of Kountze; sisters, Libby Davis of Austin, and Irma Jarratt of Kingwood; close friend, Kimberly Hodges and her husband, Kevin, of Vidor; numerous nieces, nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Matthew Williams; sisters, Rachel […]

Testimonials

“I felt a true connection to Burton. He seemed honest & sincere with his care for my family!”

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Connie Perrard, Pearland, TX

“I have dealt with Steve Cooper for years…. always impressed with his work ethic, his compassion and his care for families.”

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Cindy and Don Colwell,

“The funeral director, Steve Cooper, is very kind, sensitive to every need, and very professional. He is as good as I have ever seen. He and his staff made everything as easy as it could have possibly been.”

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Charles Duplissey, Silsbee, TX