First Baptist Church of Vinton, LA

06/14/2026

VBS will dismiss at 11:30 on Monday. This change is due to a funeral being held at church tomorrow afternoon. Dismissal will be at 12 Tuesday-Friday.

06/13/2026

Billy James Broussard
FEBRUARY 13, 1937 – JUNE 11, 2026

Obituary of Billy James Broussard

IN THE CARE OF
Hixson Funeral Home-Vinton
Billy James Broussard gained his wings on June 11, 2026, at the age of 89. He was a lifelong resident of Vinton, a member of the Masonic Lodge and a U.S. Army veteran. Billy was a man strong in his faith, serving as a Deacon at First Baptist Church of Vinton. He had a love of History and all things Biblical, and enjoyed traveling, fishing, and tending to his fruit trees. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and helping anyone who needed it.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Eunice and Eslie "Bill" Broussard; and brother, Lonell Broussard.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 66 years, Mollie; children: Mark Broussard and wife, Bonnie of Baytown, Texas; Carl Broussard of Vinton; Duane Broussard of Vinton; Chad Broussard and wife, Sheri of Hernando, Mississippi; and Pamela Moore of Destin, Florida. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren: Mathew, Madeleine, Brandon, Karlie, Kara, Savannah, Preston, Jacey, Austin, Dylan, Tyler and Allison; and 2 great-grandchildren: Aaliyah and Axell.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm on Monday, June 15, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Vinton. Pastor Frank Cormier and Pastor Dr. Mark Broussard will officiate. The family will receive guests starting at 2 pm. Burial will follow at Big Woods Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark, Carl, Duane and Chad Broussard, Tyler Moore, Paul Duhon and Guy Renfrow.

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"If you wait for a perfect church, you must wait until you get to heaven."
-Charles Spurgeon

06/12/2026

Funeral arrangements
for
Billy James Broussard.

Location: First Baptist Church Vinton
Date: Monday 6/15/2026
Times: 2:00pm Viewing
3:00pm Funeral Service
4:30 Burial at Big Woods Cementary in Edgerly, La

Please continue to pray for the Broussard family. 🙏❤️🙏

06/12/2026

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Deacon Billy James Broussard, a dedicated lifelong member of First Baptist Church Vinton, who passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. We respectfully request your prayers for the Broussard family during this challenging period. Funeral arrangements will be shared once confirmed.

06/03/2026

Update on Brigitte

Brigitte has been discharged, sent home with oral antibiotics and steroids to hopefully get her lungs cleared up. She is tired, ready for shower and still working on getting a full breath again.

Please continue praying.