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Joseph Brocar Obituary

BROCAR, JOSEPH LEE, 75, of Louisville passed away February 15, 2008 at Baptist Hospital East. He retired from Southern Optical. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Beverly Brocar; daughter, Lynn Jenkins (Steve); son, Scott Brocar (Ginny); three grandchildren; and his faithful dog, Lady. Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Sunday February 17, 2008 at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home 3331 Taylorsville Road. Burial will be private. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Sunday at Highlands. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Ky Humane Society.

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Published by Courier-Journal from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2008.

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Helen Olliges

February 16, 2008

Ellis and I wish to express our sympathy to the family of Joe. We're sorry we can't do this in person, but previous commitments prevent us from being there. We will keep you in our prayers.

Tom & Barb Kaelin

February 16, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Debbie Harris

February 16, 2008

Bev, we are keeping you and your family in our prayers.

Jenny Cotton

February 16, 2008

"The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?" -Edgar Allen Poe
Papaw, you will be missed. Thank you for showing me a world of culture and beauty and imagination that I might not have otherwise seen. You are in my heart always.

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