Obituary for Judge Ted R. Broyles
A funeral service for Judge Ted R. Broyles will be Tuesday August 13 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Leesville with Dr. Jerry Penefield and Reverend Craig Forque officiating. Burial will follow at Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Visitation will be held on Monday August 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Judge Ted R. Broyles, age 92, was born on April 21, 1927 and was called home on August 9, 2019 while in Byrd Hospital. Judge Broyles attended Centenary College in Shreveport and LSU Law school. After passing the Louisiana Bar, he became the youngest lawyer in Louisiana. He served as Leesville City Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, and District Judge for 20 years. Upon retirement, he served an additional 10 years throughout Central and Southwest Louisiana as Judge Ad Hoc. He served as Boy Scout Master for many years, summer league baseball coach, taught 8th grade Sunday School, and was a deacon for many years. His passions included playing chess at an exceptional level, playing golf and tennis, gardening, and watching the Houston Astros. He was also a state ping-pong champion. He loved his family and his Savior, the Lord Jesus. Our family sends our deepest appreciation to Dr. Greg Lord, Dr. David Aymond, Byrd Hospital, and The Woodlands for the care they provided to our loved one.
Judge Broyles was preceded in death by his father, Anderson Harvey Broyles; his mother, Mattie Allen Broyles; brothers Dr. Joe Edison Broyles, Allen Harvey Broyles, and Dr. William H. Broyles; sister, Sarah Hester Eilyeen Broyles; and one son, William Denson Broyles.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Jeri Lynn Broyles; sons, Ted R. Broyles II and David Broyles; and Asa A. Skinner, whom he considered his son.
Pallbearers will be Clint Skinner, Steve Broyles, Charles Owen, Jeff Skidmore, Bill Broyles, and Dr. Mike Broyles. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Broyles, Judge William Bennett, John Howard, Larry Sadoski, T. Berry Porter, Bill Tilley, Billy Lewis, Donnie Perkins, James Hagan, and Robert Tucker.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a memorial gift be given to the Leesville First Baptist Church Renovation Fund, 1400 Nolan Trace Leesville, LA 71446 or to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home 7200 Desiard St. Monroe, LA 71203. Words of comfort and encouragement for the family of Judge Ted R. Broyles may be left at www.jeanesfs.com.
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Judge Ted R. Broyles, age 92, was born on April 21, 1927 and was called home on August 9, 2019 while in Byrd Hospital. Judge Broyles attended Centenary College in Shreveport and LSU Law school. After passing the Louisiana Bar, he became the youngest lawyer in Louisiana. He served as Leesville City Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, and District Judge for 20 years. Upon retirement, he served an additional 10 years throughout Central and Southwest Louisiana as Judge Ad Hoc. He served as Boy Scout Master for many years, summer league baseball coach, taught 8th grade Sunday School, and was a deacon for many years. His passions included playing chess at an exceptional level, playing golf and tennis, gardening, and watching the Houston Astros. He was also a state ping-pong champion. He loved his family and his Savior, the Lord Jesus. Our family sends our deepest appreciation to Dr. Greg Lord, Dr. David Aymond, Byrd Hospital, and The Woodlands for the care they provided to our loved one.
Judge Broyles was preceded in death by his father, Anderson Harvey Broyles; his mother, Mattie Allen Broyles; brothers Dr. Joe Edison Broyles, Allen Harvey Broyles, and Dr. William H. Broyles; sister, Sarah Hester Eilyeen Broyles; and one son, William Denson Broyles.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Jeri Lynn Broyles; sons, Ted R. Broyles II and David Broyles; and Asa A. Skinner, whom he considered his son.
Pallbearers will be Clint Skinner, Steve Broyles, Charles Owen, Jeff Skidmore, Bill Broyles, and Dr. Mike Broyles. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Broyles, Judge William Bennett, John Howard, Larry Sadoski, T. Berry Porter, Bill Tilley, Billy Lewis, Donnie Perkins, James Hagan, and Robert Tucker.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a memorial gift be given to the Leesville First Baptist Church Renovation Fund, 1400 Nolan Trace Leesville, LA 71446 or to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home 7200 Desiard St. Monroe, LA 71203. Words of comfort and encouragement for the family of Judge Ted R. Broyles may be left at www.jeanesfs.com.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
12
Aug
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
First Baptist Church of Leesville
1400 Nolan Trace
Leesville, LA 71446
Service
Tuesday
13
Aug
11:00 AM
First Baptist Church of Leesville
1400 Nolan Trace
Leesville, LA 71446
Cemetery Details
Location
Leesville Cemetery
Hwy. 171
Leesville, LA 71446
Memorial Contribution
Louisiana Baptist Children's Home
Leesville First Baptist Church Renovation Fund
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