Gerald Cyprien Braud, Jr.

gerald braud, jr.

Gerald "Jerry'" Cyprien Braud, |Jr., was born on October 18, 1947. He was one of three children born to Dorothy and Gerald Braud. Jerry was raised in Centerville, Louisiana, until he enlisted in the United States Army after graduating from high school in 1966.  In 1969, he was deployed to Holland for 18 months. Jerry married Ann Edens on May 16, 1970, at Teche Baptist Church in Centerville, Louisiana, after returning home from the military. Gerald Braud and Ann lived in Centerville and Franklin, Louisiana for 11 years before moving to Ore City, Texas, in 1982, where they lived until his death. Gerald Braud,  Jr. was 73 years of age when he died on March 20, 2021, following complications of an ongoing infection of the brain from a head injury incurred at work in 1971. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Landry Braud and his father, Gerald Braud, Sr, of Centerville Louisiana.

Jerry's two younger siblings, Michael Braud of Houston, Texas, and younger sister, Lisa Bertrand of Lafayette, Louisiana, survive him. Jerry's oldest daughter, Stephanie Lowery and her children, Lexy and Sarah Lowery, along with his son, Sherman Braud and wife Brandi, and their children, Allison and Dylan Braud all of Longview, Texas, survive Jerry. Jerry's youngest daughter, Felicia Boughton and husband, Brandon Boughton of Hallsville, Texas, also survive him along with their children, Katelyn and Natalie Boughton. Numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, as well as friends, also survive Gerald Braud.

A Celebration of Life will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 3, 2021 in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City.

 

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  1. Sending love and prayers to you Aunt Ann, Steph, Felicia and Sherman. We plan to be there to hug you in person, but in the meantime – you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you bunches!

  2. Dear Mrs. Ann,
    Sending my love and hugs at this time. Gerry was the luckiest man to have such a devoted life-mate. He gave his all to your family, working hard and supporting everyone. To me, he deserves a special place in heaven. He will be missed but I am so glad he is at peace now and not hurting. Praying for peace for the whole family during this time.
    Love,
    Mrs. Handy


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