Bernard "BR" Rushing Bossier

Bernard “BR” Rushing Bossier went home to be with his beloved Lord and Savior, he passed away peacefully at his home in Buna, Texas on Sunday February 26^th, with his loving wife and family surrounding him.  BR was born on October 31^st, 1936 to Obie Leo and Lottie Hatcher Bossier in Converse, Louisiana.

At the age of 20 he married the love of his life, Norma Ann Boutin Bossier, on November 7^th, 1956.  They were married for 66 wonderful years and 3 months.  They had 4 children, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Obie & Lottie Bossier, his brothers, Norman Bossier, Obie Leo Bossier Jr., Roy Bossier, Ray Bossier, Bernis Bossier and sisters, Margarete Bossier Williams, Helen Bossier Stacey.

He is survived by his wife Norma Ann Bossier, sons Dewaine & LaRee Bossier – Buna, Jerry & Sherry Bossier- Newton, Terry & Jo Bossier – Bridge City, and daughter Debra Ann & Terry DeWitt – Orangefield.

BR lived most of his life in Converse, Louisiana where he grew up and spent many happy years, until they decided to move to Buna to be closer to their children.  During their years in Converse, BR and Ann were faithful members of Union Spring Baptist Church, where he served at one time as the song leader and was most often the first one at the church anytime the doors were open.   His main priorities were God, family and then recreation.  He loved his rabbit dogs, coon dogs and riding mules while coon hunting, he also had some fine deer dogs. No one loved listening to a good race more than he did.   He loved sitting on the porch talking with friends and he never met a stranger.  When you came to his home there was always plenty of good food to eat, and his feelings were hurt if someone didn’t join him.  He had a green thumb like no other when it come to raising a garden, and he loved to share with everyone.

BR was a welder, who worked out of Local Union 195 for over 60 years.  He retired in June of 1999, and then spent most of his time working at the church and raising a garden.

Visitation will be Wednesday March 1^st, beginning at 5:00 PM.   His “Celebration of Life” will be Thursday March 2^nd, at 2:00 PM.   All services will take place at Union Springs Baptist Church, Converse, Louisiana.