ROGER BROCKLEHURST

Roger D. Brocklehurst, 74, of Shadyside, Ohio, died March 5, 2024, at his daughter's home in Newark, Ohio.

He was born August 14, 1949, in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Vera May Bumgardner Brocklehurst and John Arthur "Jack" Brocklehurst Sr.

Roger was a retired coal miner and former employee of the R.E. Burger Power Plant. He was a U. S. Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Hess Brocklehurst, a sister, Phyllis Brocklehurst, and two brothers, John "Jack" Brocklehurst Jr. and Donald Brocklehurst.

Roger is survived by two daughters, DeLisa (Chris) Palmer and Dane'e Brocklehurst; two sisters, Karen (Larry) Pierce, and Susan (Gary) Hess; five grandchildren, Dylan (Christina), Logan (Brenda), Caitlin, Marissa, and Jakob; three great grandchildren, Derek, Mason, and Alexandria and one on the way; nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Family and friends will be received on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, where services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m., with Pastor Jack Palmer officiating. The burial will follow in Powhatan Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.