Obituary for Charles Henry Braud Charles Henry Braud, Sr (Bubba) Charles Henry Braud (Bubba) passed away on November 20, 2018 at the age of 94. He was born in Thibodaux, La. on November 17, 1924.
Bubba graduated in 1942 from Thibodaux College where he played football and was named as a tackle for the All State team in 1941. In 1943, he enlisted for service in WWII. He served with the 781st Bomb Squadron at the Pantanella Air Base in Italy.
Following the war, Bubba married the love of his life, Mamie Rita Blanchard of Labadieville in 1950. Bubba was employed by Humble Oil (now Exxon) where he worked in various locations throughout the southern states for over 34 years. Bubba always looked forward to attending the 781st Bomb Squadron Reunion held in different parts of the country.
He and various members of his family attended these reunions since 1986. In the earlier years, he drove his travel trailer with Mamie, at times expertly maneuvering mountainous roads across the country from coast to coast. His father had worked at an automobile dealership, and taught him to drive when he was only 10 years old.
In his spare time, Bubba enjoyed using his talents in his woodworking shop making furniture and picture frames for Mamie’s artwork. Following his retirement from Exxon, he and Mamie participated in many regional arts and crafts festivals – Mamie displaying her paintings and Bubba’s woodwork. His grandchildren have enjoyed items built just for them – rocking horses, child-size tables, chairs, stools, and swings.
Bubba was a Eucharistic minister at St. Genevieve Church for many years and in later years served as an usher. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and was Grand Knight in 1989. He enjoyed his volunteer work making gumbo and working the Bingo games.
In addition, he was a member of the Fourth Degree Council #376 and the Knights of Columbus honored him with numerous awards. Survived by his wife, Mamie Rita Blanchard Braud of 68 years, his four sons, Charles Henry Braud, Jr (Janie) of Baton Rouge, James Edward Braud (Theresa) of Slidell, Thomas Leo Braud (Sara) of Houston, and Robert Anthony Braud of Labadieville. Additionally he is survived by 14 grandchildren, LCDR Martin Braud, D.D.S., (Sally) of Maryland, Jennifer Braud Nora (Tim) of Gretna, Jason Braud, M.D. (Jackie) of Lake Charles, CDR Jeremy Braud (Kelly) of WA, Allison Braud Hills (David) of TX, Christopher Braud, D.D.S. of New Orleans, Sara E. Braud of AL, Rachel Braud Sivils, (1stLt Jonathan) of FL, Capt Michael Braud, of FL, Amy Braud of TX, Lauren Braud Stoia (Patrick)of TX, Matt Braud (Lisa) of TX, Dillon Braud of CA and Alex Braud of SC.
In addition he is survived by 14 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Oliver H. Braud and Emelianne Petit Braud, and brother Oliver J. Braud. Bubba’s love of family and church was exemplified throughout his life.
He carried a copy of a Prayer to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina and made copies to give all his children and grandchildren. Bubba was blessed with a long and fruitful life. “Well done good and faithful servant” Matthew 25:23 Visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov.
24, 2018 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, Thibodaux, LA from 9:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Thibodaux, LA. Memorial donations may be made to Knights of Columbus #1114, Rev.
James Clement Fund, PO Box 453, Thibodaux, La. 70302-0453 or St. Genevieve Church. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charles Henry Braud please visit our Sympathy Store.
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