Chris "Broady" Broadwater
Lebanon, VA | February 02, 2010Christopher "Broady" Broadwater, 39, died February 2, 2010 at his residence.
He was born January 22, 1971 in Sullivan County, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Harry Broadwater; maternal grandparents, Abe and Martha Dockery; paternal grandparents, Charles A. and Iva Beatrice Broadwater.
Survivors are his daughter, Emily "Emmo" Broadwater, Wise, VA; and his mother, Nina "mom" Broadwater, Nickelsville, VA; sister and boyfriend, Marquietta "Missy" Broadwater and Jeff Hensley, Kingsport, TN; girlfriend, Tamara Lawson and her son, Kyle, Kingsport, TN; a chosen brother, Greg "Mushy" Corder, Nickelsville, VA; special cousin, Janet Broadwater; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was employed by Johnson Chevrolet-Buick-Pontiac of Clintwood, VA as a sales manager and graduated from Twin Springs High School in 1989. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Castlewood, VA and has served on the Board of Directors at Lake Bonaventure Country Club, Castlewood, VA.
Broady was a loving father, son and brother. He was well-known for his smiling face and great sense of humor. He was loved by many; like a brother to all and will be dearly missed. He enjoyed golfing, music, cooking, entertaining and lived life to the fullest. Broady was an avid UT Football Fan.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2010 at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence of his sister, Missy. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Lee Kidd and Rev. Allen Porter officiating. Music will be provided by Copper Ridge.
Graveside services will be at 12 noon Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Nickelsville Cemetery, Nickelsville, VA. The family will meet at 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Broadwater, Howard Broadwater, David Bevins, Greg Corder, Eugene Stewart, Mike Horner, Craig Ecker, Lee Moulse, Ed Kincer, Adam Wright, Scott Horne, and Jeff Hensley.
Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Johnson Chevrolet, Jordan Lovelace, Brandon Vance, Ray Repass, Tim Lovelace, Ed Gorman and Clay Evans.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Christopher B. Broadwater memorial fund in c/o Marquietta C. Broadwater, to any area New Peoples Bank or to Gate City Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Gate City, VA 24251.
Gate City Funeral Home is serving the Broadwater family.
Condolences
To the family and friends of Chris, please know that he was a great person and wonderful father. I witnessed that many times in the short time I knew him. Like several have said before he always had a smile, a story about Emily and made you feel welcome. You are in our family's thoughts and prayers! Remember the good times you had with Chris because that is what he would want for you. :)Posted by: Deborah Carter, Floyd, VA, February 08, 2010
Missy,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris was definitely one of a kind and I'll miss him dearly. I don't believe I've ever met another person as outgoing and full of life as your big brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care and God Bless,
Mike Compton
Posted by: Mike Compton, February 07, 2010
Chris was one of a kind and was one of the best guys anyone could ever hope to have as a friend. He will be greatly missed..I remember many "road trips" with Chris and concerts with him in Knoxville. He was the life of the party and I can understand why God wanted to call him home. Just more proof that only the good die young. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will always be in our memories and bringing a smile to our face when we think of him. God Bless You and keep you strong during this time.
Posted by: Pamela Light, February 06, 2010
Its difficult to find the right words to say, All of us who knew Chris will surely miss him...
He and I worked together most every day for the last several years,but more importantly he was a true friend ,and allways found the bright side of all situations, he was the kind of guy you just could not help but love...
Posted by: John Johnson, February 05, 2010
I want to say that Chris will be missed..I had the pleasure of meeting him when I moved into the apartments where he lived and considered him a true friend....He was a wonderful and caring person and my heart goes out to Emily and his family and those close to him..You are in my thoughts and prayers..No words can express the sadness that you feel right now just know that Chris will always be with you...
Posted by: Amanda Hobbs, February 05, 2010
Missy,
I am so sorry. There are really no words that can take this pain away. I will pray for you daily that God will give you the strength you need to get through this unimaginable time. love you all!!
Posted by: LeAnne Shelton, February 05, 2010
To the family of chris, so sorry for your loss. Chris was such a wonderful guy and a good friend. He will be dearly missed. Superbowl parties will never be the same . STEVE AND TAMMY CORDER ,NICKELSVILLE ,VA.
Posted by: Steve and Tammy Corder, February 05, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Keith, Kristi and Corey Begley
Posted by: Keith Begley, February 05, 2010
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family through this difficult time. From the moment I met Chris, I knew that he would always be someone that I could count on to make me smile. I always enjoyed seeing him and waiting on him at O'Charley's. I believe I can speak for the rest of the O'Charley's family when I say that he was an amazing person and we will miss him greatly.
Posted by: Angela Medukas Jarrett, February 05, 2010
My thoughts are with all the family, Chris was truly a wonderful person, not only to work with, but as a friend. He always seemed to find the joy in everything and was such a "happy go lucky" guy. I pray that that god will bless his family and friends in their time of need..
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon Stacy, February 05, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Chris and he was a wonderfully funny person. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and his daughter.
Posted by: Suzanne (Kiser) Osborne, February 05, 2010
you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Posted by: kenneth burke, February 05, 2010
Missy — This is absolutely a total shock and my heart goes out to you and your mother. Please know that you are continually in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending much love and peace,
Tracy, Angel & Kayden Hobbs
Posted by: Tracy, Angel & Kayden Hobbs, February 05, 2010
I would like to express my upmost condolences from my family to yours in this time of anguish. I would like to take this time to express sorrow for loosing a good friend and fellow board member of LBCC. He will surely be missed in more ways than one. If you didn't know Broady other than a passing face you have surely missed out. He was one of the most congenial and outgoing guys that you would ever know. He never met a stranger and seldom passed up the opportunity to have a good time. He was just one of those guys that no matter what the situation he could put a fun spin on whatever he might be doing at the time. His time with us was cut way too short, but I know the life he had he lived it to the fullest, every day. My heart goes out to Emily for I know this must be terrible for her. Her daddy loved her very very much. He will forever be fondly missed.
Sincerely, Richard Quillen
Posted by: Richard Quillen, February 05, 2010
To the family, we are very sorry for your loss. Chris will be missed. He always had a smile and his face and a funny story to tell. He talked often of his daughter Emily, family and friends. We will miss hearing of his adventures and mishaps and his laughter but heaven has gained a wonderful angel.
Posted by: Jamie & Melissa Stanley, February 04, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Chris was like no other around, he always could leave ya with a smile; he was like a big brother. He will be greatly missed. I hope God will comfort Emily, Missy, Tamara, the family and all who loved Chris, cause he sure was loved by many.
Posted by: connie bowen, February 04, 2010
So sorry about the loss of Chris. He was truely a nice and friendly guy. He will be greatly missed. May God Bless your family and give you strength and mercy.
Posted by: Cecil and Gail Perrigan, February 04, 2010
Steve and I extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy. Chris was a friend of our family. He always had a smile and a very bubbly personality. We are so saddened at the loss of such a fine young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may you gain comfort in Christ and in the many memories of Chris.
Steve and Rita Jo Banner
Castlewood, VA 24224
Posted by: Steve and Rita Jo Banner, February 04, 2010
To the family of Chris:
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will alway's remember Chris as a close friend even though we grew apart after high school as alot of people do, throughout our elementary and high school years we shared many years of playing baseball, footbal, and even if it was just riding bikes or having a sleepover, we always had alot of fun together. I will always cherish those memories and remember him in my prayers and miss the wonderful times we spent together.
Respectfully yours,
Louis Castle
Posted by: Louis Catle, February 04, 2010
Nina and Missy,
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Chris was a great guy and will be truly missed. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
Posted by: Scott "Spud" Corder,Church Hill, February 04, 2010
My thoughts are with the family. We have not only lost a cousin, we lost a great friend. He will be dearly missed. Everyone will miss him here in Russell Co. He was a great fellow that loved life. Oh, and loved to use that cell phone to text. lol
Posted by: Tim, Rhonda and Jordan Lovelace, February 04, 2010
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