John Broadley

John Matthew Broadley, 69, of Pensacola, Fl. passed away on February 9, 2023 with his daughters by his side. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and courageously fought it with all that he had until ultimately God called him home.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert and Nathalie Broadley, brother Chad Broadley and his “adopted” son Jason Leggett-Wilson. He is survived by his loving daughters Dawn Nykole (grandpups: Missy & Sasha) and Lauren Alysa (grandpup: Petunia), his siblings Robert (Dawn) Broadley, Shawn (Dan) Smith and Stephen Broadley and his cherished nephews and nieces.

He spent many years in the oil and petroleum inspection business and made some life long friendships that he deeply cherished. He retired from SGS North America, Inc. in 2019.

He was a loving and dedicated father, a best friend to many, a man of great humor, an avid fisherman who loved to be on the water and wet a line and a kind-hearted gentle soul, he will be dearly missed.

Services will be held at Emken-Linton Funeral Home on Monday, February 13, 2023. Visitation will begin at 5:00pm with Celebration of Life to follow at 6:00pm.