Pernell 'Tip' Broussard entered eternal rest at his home in Carencro, LA on Friday, June 28, 2024 at the age of 61. He was a native of Ironton, LA. Pernell was born on December 1, 1962 to the union of the late Verlyn Sims Broussard and Merlis Broussard Sr. Beloved brother of John Broussard Sr. (Ursula), Michael Broussard, Karen Waller (Michael), David Black (Karen), Daniel Black (Eve), Alefia Howard (Chris), Krystal Salvant, Javon Manuel (Tracey), and the late Monica Ross (Irvin), James Broussard and Merlis Broussard Jr. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and devoted friends. Pernell was affectionately known as 'Tip' because of his gracious generosity to others.
He was fond of old school cars in which his license plate always read 'can’t keep a good man down.' After graduating from Belle Chasse High School Pernell went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics in May of 1988 as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in August of 1988 from the University of New Orleans (UNO) in which his area on concentration was electrical power systems, power generators and power distribution. Relatives and friends of the family attended the Visitation, Celebration of Life and Funeral Service officiated by Rev. Jordan La'Vell Robinson Sr. on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Robinson Family Funeral Home, 9611 LA-23, in Belle Chasse, La. Interment: Ironton Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.