Visitation with the family for Jimmy R. Broadway, age 83, of Fayetteville, Tennessee will be held Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 4 until 6 P.M. at Higgins Funeral Home. Jimmy was a native of Lincoln County Tennessee. He was a past member of the Fayetteville Civitan Club and he was a member of Mimosa Church of Christ. Mr. Broadway was a graduate of Vanderbilt University, an Army veteran from the Korean Conflict, and was retired from NASA.
Survivors include his sons Steve and Todd Broadway both of Fayetteville, Tennessee; daughter Rexanna (Tim) Broadway Edwards of Toney, Alabama; grandchildren Jason (Christal) Taylor, David (Kristin) Taylor, Victoria Taylor, Brent Taylor, Lauren Broadway (Andy) Lawson, Whitney Broadway (Greg) Neiss, and Reed Broadway; step-grandchildren Jeremy and Nathan Edwards; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Stephens Broadway; father J.B. Broadway; and mother Louise Armstrong Broadway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38101 or any other charity of your choice.
13 Comments To "Jimmy R. Broadway"
#1 Comment By Amy E. Clark On May 3, 2017 @ 10:26 pm
Steve and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I pray God will comfort you in your loss.
#2 Comment By Anita Johnson On May 4, 2017 @ 1:32 pm
Steve and family, I am so sorry for your loss and pray for God’s peace and comfort for you all. May you treasure the good times and memories in your hearts.
#3 Comment By Kim Halcomb Cowart On May 4, 2017 @ 1:59 pm
Steve and family, I’m sorry to hear of Mr. Jimmy passing. He was such a nice man. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God help comfort you during this sad time.
#4 Comment By Wanda H. Fruehauf On May 4, 2017 @ 2:13 pm
Steve, Rexanna, Todd and families, so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. He was a wonderful person, and I always enjoyed spending time with him. Prayers and hugs to all you guys!!
#5 Comment By JANET S LINDSAY On May 4, 2017 @ 4:40 pm
Steve. Rexanna and Todd. Jimmy meant a lot to Bob, They had so many conversations,, I am sure they could have cured all the problems of the world if they had the chance. We will be unable to attend the visitation, but know that we are both thinking of you all. Much love, Janet
#6 Comment By Kim McWhirter On May 4, 2017 @ 5:35 pm
Steve and family,
I’m so sorry about your loss. Mr. Broadway was always so nice to me. I always thought a lot of him. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Kim McWhirter and family
#7 Comment By Karen Russ On May 4, 2017 @ 5:53 pm
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are we you and your family.
#8 Comment By Karen Karch Gilliam On May 4, 2017 @ 9:23 pm
Steve and family, please accept my sincere sympathy at the loss of your dad. Treasure the good memories you all share.
#9 Comment By Wanda Jennings Preston On May 5, 2017 @ 12:29 am
To Jimmy’s children and grandchildren. I carpooled to the Arsenal with Jimmy for several years and always enjoyed his company. He was a sweet, kind man. I am sure you all have happy memories that will bring comfort to you now and always. Sending prayers for comfort.
#10 Comment By Carol Norman On May 5, 2017 @ 3:09 pm
Rexanna and Family:
I’m so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you and you family.
#11 Comment By Don Reed On May 5, 2017 @ 9:45 pm
Please accept my sincere condolences. Jimmy was a great cousin-in-law. He will be missed.
#12 Comment By roger and lisa whitworth On May 6, 2017 @ 7:04 pm
david and family sorry for ya’ll loss may god bless ya’ll at this time.
#13 Comment By L. Susan Fife Stroup On May 7, 2017 @ 2:53 pm
Rexanna, we are never old enough to loose our parents. May you feel God’s peace at this time.