Frank Broshears

Frank Broshears, 80, of Sebring, FL, formerly of Peoria, passed away at The Palms of Sebring at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2015. He was born March 7, 1934 in Sikeston, MO to Frank and Anna (Parks) Broshears Sr. He married Marian Margaret Buhl and she preceded him in death. He later married Eva (Combs) Fortney on October 12, 1995 and she survives. Mr. Broshears is survived by his wife, Eva, of Sebring, FL, one son, Michael (Debbie) Broshears of East Peoria, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also surviving are three step-children, Judy Faught of Safety Harbor, FL, Diane Specketer of Havana and David Fortney of Petersburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marian Margaret, brother, Billy Gene Broshears, son, Randall Lee Broshears and grandson, Randy Broshears Jr. Mr. Broshears joined the US Army on July 2, 1954 and served in the military until his retirement from the US Naval Reserves on January 1, 1986. He was Valedictorian of his graduating class at Crab Orchard High School in Southern Illinois. He was a life member and Past Master at Joseph Robbins Lodge AFAM 930. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion. He most recently attended church at East Side Christian Church in Lake Placid, FL. Previously, taught Sunday School at South Side Baptist Church in Peoria. He was an avid reader of paperback books, enjoying Western, Tarzan, Conan and Louis Lamour. He enjoyed fishing and hunting along the Illinois River. He was a Boy Scout and later a Troop Leader. He loved to tell jokes and stories. Mr. Broshears worked for Caterpillar Tractor in East Peoria. He later worked as an officer for the Peoria Police Department and finally retired from the City of Peoria Street Department. He drove for numerous ambulance services, last driving for ACE Ambulance. In his time with the ambulance, he delivered two babies, one of which was born at McDonald’s in East Peoria. Funeral services will be held at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2015 with visitation one hour prior to the services. Burial will be held at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria at 2:00 p.m., following the funeral. Belle Woods will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Frank Broshears

March 7, 1934 - January 29, 2015

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