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"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.

Elizabeth Pelt

Elizabeth Joan Pelt, 83, of Nederland, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, Port Arthur. She was born on January 10, 1936, in Hodge, Louisiana, to Versel Joe Spell Young and Miller Garland Young. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Sherer and her husband, Kirk; brother, Garland Young and his wife, Brenda; grandchildren, Justin Lucas Pelt and his wife, Julia, Megan Pelt, Ryan Sherer and Ashlyn Sherer; and great-grandchildren; Cheyenne Pelt and Wyatt Pelt. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, E. L. Pelt; son, Gerald Pelt; and sister, Alice Faye Holland. A gathering of Mrs. Pelt’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with her funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2019, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. The interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Memorial contributions may be made to...

John Farris

John Jeffrey Farris, 42, of Lumberton, died Sunday, August 18, 2019. A gathering of Mr. Farris’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2019, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Sour Lake. Recently John met with Pastor Cazzy and expressed his desire to build an outdoor baptistry at Pathway Church. Thank you for your contributions toward this project fulfilling John's vision to a make a baptistry accessible to all. This is his family's request in lieu of flowers. Simply click the link provided, then select “John Farris - Memorial Baptistry Project” in the drop-down menu as the Giving Type to make your contribution online at http://www.pathwaylife.org/johnfarris. Donations may also be mailed to Pathway Church Mid County, P.O. Box 1287, Nederland, Texas 77627. Checks paya...

Ernest Henley, Jr.

Ernest Edward Henley, Jr., 62, of Winnie, died Sunday, August 18, 2019. He was born on October 3, 1956, in Winshire, to Jamia Nethel Cradeur Henley and Ernest Edward Henley. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Kay Henley; sisters, Clo Jane Little and her husband, Bobby and Jo Ann Hamby and her husband, Lanny; nieces and nephews, Valerie Hargrove, Jeanette Lopez, Velvet Duley, Crystal Farmer, Brenda Tuck, Robert Little, Forest Davidson, Janette Sattler, Lanette Clark, Melissa Cormier, Jason Henley, and Heather and Brandon Sumrall; and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Sumrall; and sister, Florene Sumrall. A gathering of Mr. Henley’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2019, at First Baptist Church, 120 West Pear Avenue, Winnie, with his interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery,...

James (Jim) Kennedy

James (Jim) Brian Kennedy, 57, of Orange, passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, August 18, 2019, in Orangefield, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 30, 1961, in Port Arthur, to Betty Carol Ross Colicher and Edward Graham Kennedy. Jim grew up and attended schools in the Port Neches and Lumberton areas and was a 1980 graduate of Lumberton High School. He worked in industrial services for many years before becoming employed with C. Johnny on the Spot in 2009. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Sonomi Kennedy of Orangefield; son Colton Kennedy of San Marcos; stepdaughters, Sirena LaBurn Schmidtmann and her husband Eric of Houston and Ashley Rutherford of Nederland; mother Betty Colicher and her husband Carl, of Lumberton; brothers, Greg Kennedy and his wife Julie of Port Neches and Mark Kennedy and his wife Alice of Lumberton; stepbrother Curtis Colicher and his wife Crystal of Lumberton; stepsister Roxie Struebing and her husban...

Mark William McDougle

Mark William McDougle, 65, of Nederland, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on September 20, 1953, to Doreen Rita Judice McDougle and William Neal McDougle, in St. Martinsville, Louisiana. Mark was a dedicated employee of Mobil Oil for thirty-five years. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing and fishing and making his favorite gumbo. Survivors include his wife, Judy McDougle; son, Sean McDougle and his wife, Gina, of Dallas; daughter, Sarah McDougle and her husband, Chad, of Beaumont; brother, Neal McDougle and his wife, Jan, of Nederland; sister, Denise Horton and her husband, Johnny, of Port Arthur; and grandson, Ashton McDougle. He is preceded in death by his father, William Neal McDougle; brothers, Paul McDougle and Todd McDougle; and special brother-in-law, James Rhoden. A gathering of Mr. McDougle’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumo...