Joseph Eugene Broux, 76, of Taylorville died at 1:23 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Joe was born on December 17, 1948, to Alfred and Clara (Oller) Broux. He married Pamela Mitchelson on November 25, 1967, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville.

Joe graduated from Taylorville High School in the Class of 1967. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam where he was with the Military Police in Saigon. When Joe returned to the States, he worked first at Hopper Paper Mill, then Peabody Coal Mine # 10 for nearly 20 years. Upon closing of the coal mine, joe enrolled in the nursing program at Lincoln Land Community College where he graduated in 1996 as an RN. He then worked as a nurse first at St. John’s Hospital and later at McFarland Mental Health Center.

Joe is survived by his wife Pam of 57 years, their children: Shay (Joseph) Clavin of Nokomis, IL; Michael (Chelse) Broux of Owaneco, IL; grandchildren: Oliver, Ruby and Scarlet Broux and Abilene, Catherine, Ila and Virgil Clavin.

Joe was a sports enthusiast and athlete, playing baseball and football in high school, as well as softball as a young man. He was involved with Red Bland Little League for years as both a coach and board member. Joe was an avid Cardinals fan and attended many games with his parents-in-law, wife, children, and grandchildren.

Joe enjoyed bird watching, and he maintained a prolific garden for many years. He was a family man through and through, and there was nothing he liked better than spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Joe was a man of few words, showing his love through actions more than words, but he had a quiet understated sense of humor that would take people by surprise and delight.

The visitation will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville. Memorial service will be held immediately following the visitation starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home with Father John Burnett officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Anderson Cemetery in rural Palmer, IL.

Memorial donations may be made in Joe’s honor to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

McClure Funeral Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.