Obituary for Elmo Brossette

Elmo, age 88, of Marksville, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his lovely wife and daughter.

Eternal rest service for Elmo Brossette will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Gallagher Funeral Home at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Andrew Cox officiating. Visitation for Elmo will begin at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Rachal Cemetery in Marco, Louisiana under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Brossette and Angela Delouche Brossette; two brothers, Milton Brossette and Andrew Brossette, five sisters, Ruth Brossette, Zelia B. Rachal, Mable B. Rachal, Daisy Brossette, and Rosa B. Rachal; his only son, Randall G. Brossette; and grandson, Seth Alexander Johnson; and brother-in-law, Sam Vercher, Jr.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Vercher Brossette; daughter, Lisa B. Johnson; two grandsons, Corey B. Brossette and Dalton Johnson; one lovely granddaughter, Carleza “Karlee” Johnson; and one great granddaughter, Emberly Rose Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.

Elmo G. Brossette was born on July 19, 1937, to the late Willie Brossette and Angela Delouche Brossette of Melrose, Louisiana. He retired, having worked as a Radio and Television Technician for over 35 years. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, and they celebrated their 66th anniversary on August 1, 2025.

He loved country music and was a big fan of George Jones, having attended numerous concerts over the years. After heart surgery in 2005, Elmo was surprised with a signed color photo from George reading, “to…Elmo”. Thanks to a connection that his daughter, Lisa, had with a pastor’s wife in Nashville.

Pallbearers honored to serve are Ricky Vercher, Corey Brossette, Marty Fletcher, Tony Normand, Rick Walters, and Ray Ogborn. Honorary Pallbearer is Garland Brossette.