Dennis Russell Broughton, Jr. 54, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Dennis was a kind, funny and loving man. He was a people person and protective of those he loved. Dennis was an avid football fan and he played at Western High School. He loved the Louisville Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys. Dennis proudly served his country in the US Navy and served in the Dessert Shield. He survived the explosion of the USS Iowa. Dennis will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.

He was born on March 17, 1969 in Louisville, Kentucky to Dennis and Katie (Townsend) Broughton . He is preceded in death by his sister, Cassandra N. Polk.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Denise Broughton; father, Dennis Russell Broughton , Sr.; mother, Katie M. Broughton; sister, Leveda (Timothy) O'Bannon; children, Jasmine Broughton, Kristeon Jones, Mikayla Broughton; step-children, LaShonda Daily, Tyrone Wharton, LaQuisha Wharton; 10 grandchildren; as well as a host of extended family and friends to cherish his loving memory forever.

Visitation will be on Monday, June 12, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Highway. A Celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff, Kentucky.

The Broken Chain

We little knew the day that God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And although we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.

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