Dudley Broussard

Youngsville - Dudley Broussard, age 96, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in Milton. Dudley Broussard was born on July 14, 1927, in Maurice and he was a lifelong resident of Acadiana. He retired as a bus driver from Lafayette Parish School Board and he was a farmer who raised cattle, chickens, and planted vegetable gardens. Dudley was a Jack-of-all-trades and a fixer-of-all-things. He was also a self-taught mechanic and a lover of overalls. Dudley enjoyed traveling, fishing, and camping, especially at Holly Beach. One of his proudest achievements was splitting up his beloved land that he worked so hard on, to share with each of his grandchildren. Dudley will be dearly missed. Dudley is survived by his daughter, Anna Broussard Romero (Rudy); his four grandchildren, Melanie Romero Mendoza (Shanon), Lacie Romero Fontenot (Jared), Mitchell Paul Broussard (Nickey), and Tiffany Broussard Sonnier (Cody); his 10 great-grandchildren, Brock Neveu (Kaylee), Bryce LaFleur (Morgan), Braylon LaFleur, Kylie Fontenot, Kade Fontenot, Alexis Broussard, Aubrey Broussard, Amiyah Sonnier, Paislee Broussard, and Aleigha Sonnier; his three great-great-grandchildren, Ivy Neveu, Krew Neveu, and Lily LaFleur; his sister-in-law, Agnes Hebert Broussard; his two foster-sisters-in-law, Carolyn Borel (Nolan) and Peggy Allain (Jimmie); along with a host of dear friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Madris Broussard; his sons, Mark Dale Broussard and Jeffrey Dwayne Broussard; his father, Luke Broussard; his mother, the former Ada Landry; his brothers, Howard J. Broussard and Walter Broussard; his sisters, Una Rouley and Verna Broussard; as well as his half-brother, Mayo Baudoin. A Private Family Memorial Gathering will be held at a later date to lay Dudley to rest with his wife in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Milton. The family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to Carla and Seth with Hospice of Acadiana; as well as to the ER Staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, especially his great-grandson, Bryce LaFleur, for the care and compassion they offered Dudley and his family during his time of need. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in memory of Dudley Broussard to Hospice of Acadiana, www.hospiceacadiana.com. Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.

Dudley Broussard

July 14, 1927 - February 1, 2024