Mr. Edmund Charles Broussard Sr.'s Obituary
Mr. Edmund Charles Broussard, Sr. entered into eternal rest on September 8, 2022. He has joined his beloved wife, Consuella, and together they shall rejoice in the house of the Lord.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church, 3006 Rosedale Street, 77004.
The rosary will be recited at 12:00 p.m.
Visitation will be prior to service, beginning at 12:30 p.m. until 1:20 p.m.
For livestream access to Mr. Broussard’s service: https://m.youtube.com/c/StMaryofthePurificationCatholicChurch
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School, Memo: In Honor of Mr. Edmund & Mrs. Consuella Broussard, https://smcshouston.org/support
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Edmund Charles Broussard was born August 20, 1932, to Milton J. and Josephine M. Broussard, in Lake Charles LA. Edmund attended Sacred Heart elementary and high school. He always possessed a strong interest in musical instruments and athletics. At the age of nine, he saved and purchased his first saxophone by making weekly payments of $5. In high school Edmund directed the award-winning all-girls choir and won first place for reciting scenes from Shakespeare's Hamlet.
At Xavier University in New Orleans, Edmund was selected to join the university’s concert choir. He represented Xavier University at various national conferences and was voted class president his sophomore, junior and senior years. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree, he began a career in education and music in Opelousas, Louisiana where he taught band and vocal music at J. S. Clark Senior High School. A year later he was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country proudly for two years.
Edmund moved his family to Houston TX in 1958 and made his home there. He continued teaching music while playing professional performances through the Houston musicians local #65-669. He taught band and orchestra at Ryan Junior High School for 16 1/2 years. While teaching at Ryan, he completed a master’s degree in music education from Texas Southern University while studying professional courses in public school administration at Rice University. Edmund was appointed principal of the new Holland Middle School in the east Houston subdivision of Pleasantville, where he served 12 years. Following his principalship, he served three district superintendents as director of programs.
Edmund, the first African American president of musicians local #65-699, was honored by legendary jazz saxophonist Mr. Arnett Cobb who recommended him to perform with the renowned Count Basie Orchestra. In 1974, he received the coveted Duke Ellington award. Edmund’s outstanding leadership helped gain recognition for African American musicians to perform with Broadway shows in Houston. He also served as Co-President of the Houston Metropolitan Organization, and as a board member of the Ebony Opera Guild while chairing its Musical Affairs Committee.
Edmund directed the celebrated St. Mary of the Purification Catholic church choir for over 47 1/2-years. During this time, he was one of five musicians selected to work on the development and publication of the Black Catholic Hymnal, “Lead Me, Guide Me.” He continued to serve his church community as a lecturer and eucharistic minister, and as assistant director of RCIA Ministries.
As a member of the Knights and Ladies of Saint Peter Claver for over 47 years, he served at parish, state, and national levels. At the national convention in Phoenix AZ, he was awarded the highest honor given in the National Order of Knights, “the Golden Medal of Merit” for outstanding contributions throughout the years. Edmund was awarded the Papal Medal, Pro Ekklesia Pontifice, for outstanding contributions in the Galveston - Houston Diocese. During his service with the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, he was promoted to Commander with Grand Cross.
On June 5, 1955, Edmund married “the best wife in the world,” Consuella Marie Broussard. They celebrated 63 years of marriage on June 5, 2018, before her unexpected death September 28th of the same year. They have four children: Edmund, Jr. (Barbie), Ken (Caroline), Winny Llorens (Tim), and Edwina; six charming grandchildren: Ashley Crayton, Shane Llorens (Alex), Bryan Llorens (Zayda), Elizabeth Broussard, Abigail Broussard, and Matthew Mitchell; and five beautiful great grandchildren: Camila Llorens, Anthony Llorens, Luca Llorens, Jacob Llorens, and Juliana Llorens.
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