Carl Joseph Braud Jr., known to many as “Mickey,” was born on October 25, 1936, to Carl J. Braud and Louise A. Braud. He passed away on December 31, 2025, at Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana, with his immediate family at his side.
A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Carl was raised alongside his four brothers: Larry Braud, Rudolph Braud (deceased), Delano Braud (deceased), and Fernand Braud (deceased). He attended Corpus Christi School and graduated from Xavier Preparatory School.
Carl proudly served his country, first enlisting in the U.S. Army for three years before later joining the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Air Force with the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his military career, Carl worked as an insurance agent, a diesel mechanic offshore, an inspector at Boeing in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and later as an aide at Central Hospital in Pineville, Louisiana.
On January 10, 1959, Carl married Joel Agnes Harrison. The couple shared 52 years of marriage until her passing and together raised seven children. He is survived by six of his children: Carl J. Braud III (daughter-in-law Francis), Gregory Braud (daughter-in-law Evelyn), Jaqueline A. Braud Lacour (son-in-law Beltrand), Terrance Braud (daughter-in-law Veronica), Manuel Braud (daughter-in-law Carolyn), and Daniel Braud (daughter-in-law Artie, deceased). He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Braud (daughter-in-law Mary).
Carl later married Yvonne Plessy Mitchell on September 21, 2013, and they remained together until his passing.
He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; his brother, Larry Braud; three sisters-in-law, Brenda, Leslie, and Barbara; his uncle, Gerald Braud; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Carl was a loving husband and father, remembered by those who knew him as an all-around good man. He enjoyed cooking, shooting pool, golfing, bowling, carpentry, and spending time with his family. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all whose lives he touched.
A memorial service honoring the life of Carl J. Braud Jr. will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. at 6322 Third Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71302.