Broyles, Ross Leroy 1899-1967

BROYLES, GRIFE, NORRIS, LEMKE, RUPPRECHT, BOWER, MORGON

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Deep River Record; Deep River, IA
January 11, 1968

ROSS BROYLES OBITUARY

Ross Leroy Broyles, son of Charley Walter and Lucy May Grife Broyles, was born August 14, 1899, near Barnes City in Mahaska County, and passed away Dec. 21, 1967 at about 7:30 a.m. at his home 4 miles west of Barnes City, at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 7 days. He had been crippled since he was 2 years old.

He was graduated from Barnes City High School in 1919 and attended Penn College. He taught school for a time until his health forced him to quit. He made his home with his sister Dorothy at their farm 4 miles west of Barnes City.

He is survived by his sister Dorothy, his brother Floyd of Barnes City, two nieces, Lois Norris of Deep River and Joyce Lemke of Malcom, a nephew, Loren Rupprecht of Oskaloosa, and 14 great nieces and nephews. Two aunts, Mrs. Ada Bower of New Sharon and Mrs. Bessie Morgon of Guthrie, Minn. and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Millie Broyles Rupprecht.

He was an active member of the Barnes City Methodist Church, a trustee of the Church and member of the Offical Board. Never one to complain about the way life was going, Ross Broyles was a pleasure to be around for he carried into living the faith he had come to know in his church and through studying his Bible.

The funeral was conducted at Barnes City Methodist Church Dec. 23, at 2 p.m., Rev. James Seeber officiating. Interment followed at the Barnes City Cemetery. Steffy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.