Merlis Joseph (Joe Cool) Broussard entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Husband of the late Verlyn Sims Broussard. Son of the late Joseph Broussard and Alefia Bradley. Father of John Sr., Michael, and Pernell Broussard, Monica B. Ross, Karen B. Waller, Daniel and David Black, Alefia B. Howard, Krystal Salvant, and Jovan Manuel and the late James and Merlis Broussard, Jr., also survived by 18 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family of the family also pastors, officers, and members of St. Paul Baptist Church and neighboring churches. Employees of MacArthur Primary Care, Quest Diagnostic, Home Depot Marrero, La., Myrtle Grove Marina, Woodgroup Production, Clayton and Fruge Law Firm, and Methodist Health Care are invited to attend the funeral service at St. Paul Baptist Church 133 Bradish St. Ironton, La. on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Haywood Johnson officiating Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Ironton Cemetery-Ironton, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com