Jules Louis Rousseau Jr.

Jules Louis Rousseau Jr., 80, of Texarkana, Texas passed away January 27, 2013 in a local hospital. Mr. Rousseau was born September 14, 1932 in DeWitt, Ark. He was a retired grain purchaser; flight instructor and company pilot; he was a commissioned officer, 82nd Airborne, U.S. Army; and a member of Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Rousseau of Texarkana, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, John and Barbara Rousseau of Texarkana, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Jack Ussery of Grand Saline, Texas; daughter, Lee Folsom of Whitehouse, Texas; and granddaughters, Katy Fite of Houston, Texas and Jessica Fite of Whitehouse, Texas. Private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Randy Sams Homeless Shelter or Hospice of Texarkana. Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.