Richard "Dick" L. Broy

December 13, 1944 - December 16, 2021

Richard “Dick” L. Broy, age 77, of Grove, OK went to be with his Savior on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Dick was born on December 13, 1944, to Daniel “Bruno” and Ruby (Dawson) Broy in West Frankfort, Illinois, where he grew up and attended West Frankfort Community High School. In 1968, Dick entered the United States Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam, where he was a prisoner of war and earned the Purple Heart commendation. After his military service, Dick dedicated his life to the Lord and went to seminary at Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow. He went on to pastor at Clinton Community Church in Clinton, OK, Agape Church in Ft Leonard Wood, MO; Mountain Moving Ministry in Bartlesville, OK and his last pastoral position before retiring was at Faith Chapel in Crane, MO. Throughout his ministry, he always focused on those who may seem the least likely in the public’s eye, people with substance abuse issues and fighting addiction. Dick also served as a missionary in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, establishing churches and schools. On November 2, 1984, Dick married the love of his life, Laurie Weeks, in Bartlesville, OK, where the couple made their home. They moved to Grove in June 2021. To know Dick, was to love him. He was funny, polite, clever and his genuine concern and love for people was evident in everything that he did. He was a devoted husband and adoring father to his three children. Dick enjoyed fishing and NEVER missed a St. Louis Cardinals game. His favorite season, was undeniably, baseball season. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Dan Broy Jr., Kenny Broy, Kathleen Rutt, Maxine Morris and Robert Iubelt. Left to cherish his memory, wife, Laurie Broy; sons: Chris Broy (Cacia) of Portland, OR, Michael Broy of Venice, FL and daughter, Amy Broy (Jeff) of North Port, FL; grandchildren: Ruby Broy, Kai Broy and Caleb Vaught. Memorial services are planned for a later date.