Lester H. Broussard
1934- 2016
Lester Broussard
1934 - 2016
Gastonia –Lester Henry Broussard Jr., 81, passed away on January 10, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Baton Rouge, LA., on January 22, 1934 to the late Lester Henry and Wilda Broussard.
Lester was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where he served on church council and was the congregational president for four years. Lester was a graduate of LSU and John Marshall Law School. He was a Veteran of the US Army. Lester was a member of the Oasis Shrine Club, Red Fez, Shrine Club of Lake Wylie and Jesters.
Survivors are his wife Barbara Gail Broussard, sons John Broussard (Janet) of Chicago, James Broussard of Atlanta, daughter Beth Cooper (Jim) of Bartlett, IL., step son Donald Cornwell (Christine of Hazard, KY., brothers Bruce Broussard (Carol), Mike Broussard (Kathy) all of Orlando and four grandchildren.
Visitation for family and friends will be 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Redeemer Lutheran Church prior to the service.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1915 South New Hope Road, Gastonia, North Carolina with Reverend Dr. Richard Graf officiating. Military honors provided by the Gaston County Honor Guard.
Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church c/o Music Endowment Fund, 1915 South New Hope Road Gastonia, North Carolina 28054.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, North Carolina 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com