Obituary of Frankie D. Broughton

Williams – Frankie D. Broughton, 88, of Leavenworth, formerly of Williams, passed away at 6:50 pm on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Todd Dickey Nursing Facility in Leavenworth, IN. Born November 18, 1932 in Marengo, he was the son of Robert L. and Maggie (Messer) Broughton. He married Carolyn J. Harrison Perry on June 14, 1975 and she preceded him in death on April 26, 2018. He retired as a Captain with the U.S. Marine Corps and then worked as a civil servant at NSWC Crane. He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., D.A.V., and Retired Marine Corps Assoc. Survivors include two sons, Steven R. Broughton and Douglas Broughton; a daughter, Rhonda L. Carr, of Loogootee; a step-son, Michael D. Perry, of Springville; two step-daughters, Donita G. Day, of Loogootee and Rebecca A. Cantrell, of Indianapolis; a brother, Henry Broughton, of English; a sister, Patricia Ramsey, of Leavenworth; a half-sister, Mildred Milby, of New Albany, IN; seven grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, four brothers; a sister; a half-brother. Private services are scheduled with Rev. Jeff Williams officiating. Entombment will be at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.