James "Jim" Brunet

James “Jim” Bernard Brunet, age 74, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 3:37 p.m. He was a long time native of Houma, LA and a resident of Houston, TX.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma on Friday, February 28, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a Military Service at 10:00 a.m. and a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m.

Jim is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patrice Joan Trahan Brunet; son, Gilbert P. Brunet and wife, Melanie; daughter, Faith F. Brunet and wife, Pam Jackson-Brunet, and Tammy L. Marcel and husband, Donald; brother-in-law, Kenneth Pitre; sister-in-law, Ann Brunet; grandchildren, Chase J. and Gabriele M. Marcel, Alexis M. and Sway A. Brunet; faithful companion and caregiver, Lisette John.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Joseph Sr. and Elza Marie Courteaux Brunet; daughter, Megan A. Brunet; brothers, Peter Joseph Brunet Jr. and wife, Mary Ann, and Michael "Mike" Brunet; sister, Evelyn B. Pitre; nephew, Peter B. Brunet.

After Jim graduated from South Terrebonne High School and went on to college to become a history Teacher. He taught at Holy Rosary Catholic School and Lacache School. Then he was drafted to the Army and served two tours during the Vietnam War.  He was two Purple Heart recipient.  After serving his time in the Army, he joined the oilfield where he retired. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He enjoyed reading, and doing hobbies with his hands. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He love spending time with family and friends. He was a jokester and knew how to make people laugh. He never knew a stranger.  He touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all whose hearts he touched.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brunet/Trahan family.