Orvie L. Broadwell

Orvie L. Broadwell, 93, of Dawsonville passed away Thursday February 26, 2015 at New Horizons Limestone following a period of declining health.

Born March 10, 1921 in Boaz, Alabama to the late Floyd and Lillie Broadwell, he had lived in Dawson County for the past 11 years having moved from Jonesboro. Mr. Broadwell retired as an engineer with Ford Motor Company after 37 years of service. He was a member for the Forest Park Lodge F&AM, was a former of the Kiwanis Club of Forest Park, a former member of the Planning Board of the Forest Park City Council and was a scout leader of Troup 169 of Forest Park. Orvie was a Merchant Marine veteran of WW II where he served in the Atlantic Theater and the European Theater. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville and possessed a passion for golf and fishing. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Sherman Broadwell and Albert Broadwell.

Surviving are his wife of 72 years, Elmaneze Broadwell, Dawsonville; sons and daughter in law, Tom and Pam Broadwell, Marietta, John Broadwell, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Brandie and Joey Fitzgerald, Lee and Melissa Broadwell, Kirstie Broadwell, Wesley Broadwell; seven great grandchildren; sister, Varon Johnson, Crossville, AL; and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held Monday March 2, 2015 at 11 o'clock at the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville. Dr. Jim Gaines will officiate. Interment will follow in Dawsonville Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends Monday from 10 until 11 at the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, P. O. Box 1358, Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.