Beverly Anthony Broussard Jr.

Published 12:00 pm Monday, April 1, 2024

MORGAN CITY—A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City, for Beverly Anthony Broussard Jr., 84, who passed away peacefully at New Iberia Manor South Rehab in New Iberia on March 28, 2024. 

Rev. Francis Kayaye will be the celebrant. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. 

Private inurnment will be at a later date. 

Mr. Broussard was born in Berwick on October 15, 1939, to the late Corinne Landry and Beverly Broussard Sr. He was a man of few words. However, he was very witty and had a dry sense of humor. He attended Berwick Junior High and Morgan City High School, then proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy for three years.

He joined the Morgan City Police Department in 1963 and retired as Chief of Police in 1986. His first assignment as a patrolman was with the K-9 Division. Later he was promoted to the ranks of Captain and served as Traffic Supervisor. He was also a motorcycle police officer and he enjoyed going to all of the Louisiana Festivals in this role. His professional training included the St. Mary Sheriff’s Dept. Law Enforcement Academy, Louisiana State University Traffic and Accident Investigation School, LSU Advanced Traffic Investigation School, National Police Department Academy, LSU School on Terrorists Tactics and Techniques, LSU Hostage Negotiations School and three months LSU Law Enforcement Institute. He also took numerous in-service training courses sponsored by LSU. The Retired Chief of Police Professional Affiliations included the Louisiana Associations Chief of Police, Louisiana Police Combat Pistol Association, Police Marksman Association, Louisiana Peace Officers Association, Municipal Police Officers Association and the Morgan City Police Benevolent Association. He also holds a lifetime membership in the National Rifle Association.

Mr. Broussard loved traveling in his motor home, sitting in his easy chair watching western movies and spending time with his family.

Mr. Broussard married Pasty Henry and together they had three children, Celena Cay, Michael Henry and Kevin Edward. Beverly and Pat were blessed with five grandchildren, Falon, Cole, Anna Claire, Elizabeth Whitney and Olivia, who were the love of his life.

Mr. Broussard is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Patsy Henry Broussard; two sons, Michael Henry and Kevin Broussard (Christine Whitney Broussard); and five grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Broussard was preceded in death by his daughter Celena Cay; three brothers-in-law, John Terry Henry, Chester Henry Jr. and Bernard LaGrange.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the nurses and staff of New Iberia Manor South; IMC Rehab Unit; and Hospice of Acadiana for extraordinary care and compassion.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace, New Iberia, LA 70560, 337-365-3331, is in charge of the arrangements.