BENTON -- James "Jim" L. Broadway, 70, a lifelong resident of Franklin County, passed away at 12:04 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born Oct. 3, 1946, in Benton to Lester and Eleanor (Hartsock) Broadway. He married Freda Crider, and they were united in marriage for 28 years.
James was a self-employed truck driver for 46 years. He was a former police officer for many years in Christopher.
He was a life member of the Eagles, a life member of Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), and a member of Sons of the American Legion Post 1961 in Orient. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Jim was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his loving spouse, Freda of Benton; three sons, Jimmy Broadway, Bill Crider and Brad Reynolds, and Gary Crider and wife Becky; two daughters, Susan Broadway and Linda Sanders; two brothers, Ron Adams and wife Peggy of Pennsylvania and Gene Dale Broadway of Benton; two sisters, Beverly Irvin and husband Wayne of Orient and Cathy Lamont and husband Joe of West Frankfort; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and Jim's loving pet companion, Sophie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Eleanor Broadway; three sons, Chester Broadway, Mike Crider and Chuck Garbo; four brothers, Carl Hartsock, Bill Hartsock, Stacy Broadway and Kenny Ray Broadway; and four sisters, Linda Broadway Matheny Groves, Paula Broadway Vaughn, Cheryl Broadway Jones and Jan Hartsock.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, in Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Benton with American Legion Post 280 Chaplain Paul Lingle and Brother Howard Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's honor to Hospice of Southern Illinois or American Legion Post 280 and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.patefh.com.
