Terry J. Broyles

February 1, 1964 - September 20, 2016

Terry J. Broyles, 52, of New Castle, passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born February 1, 1964 in New Castle, a son of Gordon L. “Gordie” Broyles and Phyllis (Ford) Broyles. Terry was a 1982 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School. He married the love of his life, Melinda Thompson, on August 14, 1987. Terry worked all of his life in the family business, New Castle Plumbing. In recent years, he also worked in maintenance as a plumber for the New Castle School System. Terry loved racing and was crew chief for many teams including his brother, Tony Broyles. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. Terry was a good husband, dad and son and he loved his grandson, Colton Lee, dearly. Terry fought a long and difficult battle with multiple sclerosis. Those left to cherish Terry’s memory include his mother, Phyllis Broyles of New Castle, his wife of 29 years, Melinda Broyles; two daughters, Morgan (husband: Zach) Marcum and Ashley Broyles (fiancé: Luke Pritchett) both of New Castle; grandson, Colten Lee Marcum; brother, Tony (fiancé: Karol) Broyles of New Castle; nephew, Troy (wife: Shanna) Broyles of New Castle; nieces, Hattie and Lucie Broyles and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Gordon “Gordie” Broyles; grandparents, Ernest and Mable Ford and Gordon Keith “Buck” and Opal Broyles and a nephew, William Lee Broyles. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2016 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Ingalls officiating. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 - 8 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalmssociety.org. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Terry Broyles.