Saline River Chronicle

Albert Lee Broughton Sr., 1944-2021

Albert Lee Broughton Sr., 77, of Banks, died October 12, 2021. Born August 26, 1944, he was a son of the late Billy and Myrtie Broughton. He was a member of Weary Rest Baptist Church in Marsden. He retired as a Fork Lift Driver from Potlatch Corp. and after retirement he was a truck driver for many years. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Albert was united in marriage to Clara Mae Broughton on September 10, 1960. To their union two children were born.

He was also preceded in death by his sons, Albert Broughton Jr., Paul Broughton; siblings, William Broughton, Earl Broughton, Mary Eliza Broughton and Jewell Lee Davis.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Clara Mae Broughton; daughter, Tresha Hines (Larry) of Jersey; brother, Joe Broughton Sr. (Clara C.) of Little Rock; daughter-in-laws, Cynthia Broughton of Banks, Ronda Broughton of Warren; sister-in-laws, Johnnie Ruth Cola of Las Vegas, NV., Charlene Belcher, Marilyn Tate, Vivian Roberson all of Warren; brother-in-law, James Johnson of Warren; grandchildren, Alicia Avery (Willie) of Banks, Cody Broughton of Warren, Marcus Broughton (Samantha) of Hermitage, Trenton Broughton (Maria) of Killeen, TX., Daisy Broughton of Rison, Karie Broughton of Hermitage, Keldrick Hines of Aurora, CO.; twelve great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; Godchildren, Ronnie Lawson of South Carolina, Donnie Lawson of Alabama; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside service was October 16th at Weary Rest Baptist Church in Marsden with Rev. Kelcey Highsmith officiating. Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home.

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