William Daniel “Dan” Broyles

William Daniel “Dan” Broyles, 77, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away March 20, 2015, at the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 1, 1937, in Farmington, Ark., the son of Kyle and Mamie Loree Beaver Broyles.

He was an Owner- Operator Truck Driver for over 30 years, leasing with Willis Shaw Express in Elm Springs, Ark. He received numerous driver awards including One Million Miles driven without an accident. He was a member of Little Elm Missionary Baptist Church in Farmington and served in the United States Marine Corps. He had an extraordinary love for his family. He loved God and had a strong faith which he passed along to his loved ones. He had a passion for reading and instilled his passion in his children and grandchildren. He loved sharing stories of his many adventures, enjoyed making new friends and never met a stranger. After retirement, he loved walking several miles a day with his dog, Buster, around WRMC and the Fayetteville Trail System. He had a great sense of humor and quick wit. He was born and raised in Farmington, Ark, graduated from Farmington High School at the age of 17, then ran off to California to become a Marine.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lawrence Broyles; one sister, Mary Margaret Wray; one son, William Daniel “Danny” Broyles; two granddaughters, Marcie Lee Leming and Carol Loree Leming; one grandson, Ryan Daniel Leming; and great- granddaughter, Liliann Faye Broyles.

He is survived by his wife Martha Broyles; three sons, Darryl Broyles of Hazel Park, Mich., Jon Hicks and wife Angie of Fayetteville, and Jeff Harper and wife Ginger Wynboom of Johnson, Ark.; three daughters, Loree Ciarkowski and husband John of Holly, Mich., Patricia Leming and husband David of Elkins, Ark., and Ravonda Bishop and husband Jason of Fayetteville; 10 grandsons, James Robert Leming, Dan Broyles, Joe Broyles, Chad Arnold, Tyler Ciarkowski, Andrew Ciarkowski, Adam Ciarkowski, Dustin Wynboom, Darryl McMinn and Coleson Vanderboom; 11 granddaughters, Salena Broyles, Kate Broyles, Danielle Broyles, Ashley Ciarkowski, Brittany Arnold, Ashton Bishop, Heather Robbins, Amber Leming, Amanda Leming, Sasha Groves, Kersten Elliot; 21 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, March 25, 2015, from 5-7 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Ark.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Little Elm Missionary Baptist Church in Farmington. Burial will be in Farmington Cemetery with Military Honors.

Pallbearers will be: Dan Broyles, John Ciarkowski, Jason Bishop, Chad Arnold, and Larry Broyles

Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com.

Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove is in charge of arrangements.