William Gary Broadway, age 79, of Rolla, was born August 15, 1944, in Ardmore, Tennessee, a son of William Howard and Marie (Merrell) Broadway, and departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Phelps Health, Rolla.

Gary accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and at the time of his passing was a member of Sheppard Baptist Church, Dixon.

He was united in marriage on September 24, 1965, to Bonnie Jeanne Barnes, and spent 58 years as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

On December 2, 1974, at Memphis, Tennessee, Gary entered active federal service in the United States Army and after 26 years of service, he retired with an "Honorable Discharge" on May 25, 1990, with the rank of Sergeant First Class, as a Construction Engineer Supervisor/Instructor and an Electrician Instructor.  A man of excellent character, Gary's "Honorable Discharge" is a testimony of selfless and faithful service to his country. Following his retirement from active duty, Gary continued to serve military veterans through the Department of Veteran Affairs. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW.

In his free time, Gary enjoyed golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family. Every fall he looked forward to cheering on his beloved Crimson Tide (Roll Tide!), and the St. Louis Cardinals. Gary loved the Lord, his family, and his country.

Those left to mourn his passing include: his loving wife of 58 years, Bonnie of the home; his daughters, Tammy Wilson of Rolla, Kim (Chris) Roach, and Tracy (Clarence) Ray of Dixon; five grandchildren, Shayla (Trey) Yoakum, Levi (Abby) Roach, Kaitlyn (Wyatt) Hughes, Luke Roach, CJ Ray; one step-grandson, Cody Wilson; five great-grandchildren, Brody, Brixley, Memphis, Emerie, and Dutton; one sister, Carol Bing of Martin, Tennessee; and other relatives and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by one infant son, Timothy; his parents, Howard and Marie Broadway; his brother, Kenny; son-in-law, Mike Wilson; and step-grandson, Brady Wilson.

Visitation for Gary will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12 Noon, Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Sheppard Baptist Church, 14281 Cardinal Road, Dixon, MO 65459, with his funeral service following at 12 Noon, with Pastor Ryan Anderson officiating under the direction of Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Dixon.

Interment with full military honors for Gary will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 25350 Highway H, Waynesville, MO 65583 at 2:00 p.m. Honorary pallbearers for Gary are Levi Roach, Luke Roach, Chris Roach, Clarence Ray, Trey Yoakum, Wyatt Hughes, Cody Wilson.

Memorial contributions in memory of Gary are suggested by his family to the Sheppard Baptist Church, Dixon, with envelopes available at the church the day of the service or in care of Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.O. Box GG, Dixon, Missouri 65549.

Online condolences may be shared with the family of Gary at www.martinkloeppelfuneralhome.com