James Broyles

James Edward J.B. Broyles Sr., 55, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Abilene. Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, March 22nd at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 HWY 277 South. His funeral service with Pastor James King officiating will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Garden of Remembrance at Elmwood Memorial Park.

J.B. was born in Modesto, California on April 27, 1954 and came to Abilene when he was one year old. He attended Abilene High and on June 1, 1970 married his high school sweetheart Mary Johnson. He was a skilled mechanic owning and operating J.B.s Auto Repair for several years and later working for National Automatic Transmission. His knowledge of mechanics led him to the hobby of racing sprint cars which he enjoyed doing with his sons. J.B. was an active member of the Grace Tabernacle Church where he served as a music minister. He loved to sing and could play any musical instrument that he picked up.

J.B. was a loving husband, father, PaPa and a friend to many. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Mary Broyles of Abilene his sons and daughtersinlaw, J.J. and Jennifer Broyles and Benjamin and Kelly Broyles all of Abilene three grandchildren, Jayden, Katelyn and Bryson Broyles one brother, Mike Broyles of Grand Prairie a sister, Mary Ann Catchings of Scurry his stepdad, Benny ODell of Winters and his dear friend, David Pieper of Abilene as well as numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins and friends.

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Monday, March 22, 2010
6:00 to 8:00 PM

Service

Chapel Service

Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
10:00 AM

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606