James “Jim” Clark Broshears – Royalton, IL

James “Jim” Clark Broshears, 80, of Royalton, IL, passed away at 3:05 p.m., on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.

He was born on April 18, 1941, to James and Erma (Clark) Broshears in West Frankfort, IL. Jim Retired from Herrin Hospital after 43 years as a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor. On December 5, 1964, he married Edna “Marie” Thomas, and she survives.

Jim was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of the Franklin County Shriners Club and a former Royalton Volunteer Fire Fighter. He also volunteered his time as a chaplain at Herrin Hospital and was also a lay pastor, serving many Methodist churches in the area.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jim was a devoted caregiver for his wife, Marie. He was well known as very caring and giving throughout the Royalton community.

James is survived by his loving spouse of 57 years, Edna “Marie”; daughter, Angie (Daniel) Webb; three grandchildren, Jessica Webb, Courtney Webb and Emily Webb and three great-grandchildren, Jordan Webb, Jayce Webb and Landon Swain.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Bert and Erma Ailene Broshears and a sister, Jean Cocklin.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 200 S. Dean St., Royalton, IL.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jim Heaney, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Miners Cemetery in Royalton at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church in Royalton, and will be accepted at the church.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.