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Andrew Broyles Obituary
Angola - Andrew James Broyles, 35, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 13, 2016 after an extended illness.
He was born October 19, 1980 in Muncie, the son of James and Lynn (Horstmeyer) Broyles.
He attended Delta High school in Muncie and graduated in 1999, where he was a member of the swim team. He then attended Washington University in St. Louis majoring in History. After graduation in 2003 he spent several years in Chicago to finally land in Washington D.C. where he pursued his love of photography, travel and baseball.
Andrew is survived by his parents, Jim and Lynn Broyles, Angola; his sister, Megan (Ryan) Jones, nieces, Rylen & Mylee Jones all of Eaton. He also leaves his maternal grandmother, Marguerite Horstmeyer, Ft. Wayne and several special aunts, uncles and cousins.
Andrew was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Theodore and Genevieve Broyles, maternal grandfather, Arnold Horstmeyer and uncles, Theodore Broyles and David McCammon.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to Hospice of Noble County, 1836 Ida Road, Kendallville IN 46755.
A special thank you to Leigh from Hospice and Constance and her team from Noble County EMS transport for their excellent care and compassion.
A memorial service celebrating Andrews life will be held at a later date.
To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Broyles
Bryan Presgrave
October 18, 2019
i am so grateful for the time i had getting to know Andrew. We met back when he first came to DC and i admired his strength and character. He spoke very highly of both of his parents and sister and mentioned he was an uncle. i left dc in 2010 and fell out of touch and returned to dc in 2016 but i am just learning of this today Oct 18th 2019, a before is birthday.. We were both Libras and when i learned this i set his birthday in my calander to always remember to wish him a happy birthday. I'm truly sorry for your loss. He was so strong and independent and was full of such positive energy.
Bryan Presgrave Washington DC
Andrew and Julian at Washington Nationals game in DC, May 5 2010
Julian Ingle
June 18, 2016
I will forever remember Andrew making me feel so welcome when I moved to Washington DC in 2007. He was one of the first people I met, and we remained good friends for much of my time in DC. A very sad loss for us all.
Edison Wato
June 17, 2016
I am just learning of Andrew's passing today June 17, 2016 from a Facebook post. I am so sad to hear of his passing. I am glad to have known him and to have called him a friend. He was a good person and I enjoyed our many conversations.
To his family, my most sincerest condolences.
Daniel Amick
June 6, 2016
I'm so very sorry to learn of this. Andrew was a truly good person and a friend. My deepest sympathies.
Jo-Ann Harris
April 28, 2016
To the Broyles' Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Daniel just told me tonight. Andrew was such a wonderful person and great friend to the Ligget boys! I have such found memories of our dinners and of course the great graduation party! Know you are in my thoughts and prayers
Jo-Ann Harris
Sarah & Ken Weiner
April 25, 2016
To the Broyles' family,
We just learned this terrible news. We are so sorry for your loss. In the last decade since graduating from college we fell out of touch with Andrew. Despite the time and distance separating us, we have always considered him one of our closest friends. We were unaware of his illness, and can't tell you how much we regret not being there to bear some of his burden, if only to let him know how much he was loved. He was one of the most thoughtful people we've ever met, a scholar, an athlete, a pleasure to talk to, but above all else, truly good person. I can't even imagine how hard this must be for you. If there is anything that we can do to help you though this impossibly difficult time, please contact us. Your son is the one who introduced my wife and I, and made our wonderful family possible, we are forever indebted to him. I know all of Andrew's college friends are as shocked and saddened as we are, I am sure that among our group of friends we have hundreds of pictures of Andrew from his time at Washington University that we can share with you when you are ready. Please accept our deepest condolences, all our lives are forever diminished for his passing.
Ken and Sarah Weiner
Trent Townsend
March 31, 2016
Andrew will be greatly missed. He was a great friend through our time at Delta HS, and was always a joy to hang out with. He was one of those rare people who shared my own sense of humor on so many things, and my condolences and best wishes go out to his family.
Karen Jennings and Family
March 16, 2016
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Dee & Mike Burkhalter
March 17, 2016
Jim & Lynn, I am so sorry for your loss and at such a young age. We have to believe he is in a better place.
Constance McKee
March 17, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I thank you for the opportunity to have known and cared for Andrew. I will forever treasure my memories of our time spent together. He has made a positive and profound impact on my life. I am grateful for that! I will continue to pray for you all. God bless.
Larry & Sharon Clore
March 16, 2016
Our thoughts are with the whole family. We can not imagine your pain of loosing your son/brother.
Nick and Tamarah Lefevre
March 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time you all face. May God comfort you in your time of loss.
Nick and Tamarah Lefevre
March 16, 2016
We send our deepest sympathies. In your our thoughts and payers.
Bob and June Johnsonbaugh
Dick and Rose Henry
March 16, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 16, 2016
We are very sorry for your loss.
John and Becky Louck
Patricia Wessels,Ness,Rider
March 16, 2016
We send our sympathy to the family of Andrew James Broyles. From Maryanne Brown and Patricia Ness Rider. A check will be sent to Hospice/Noble County in his memory.
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