Davey Broughton

Davey H. Broughton, 85, passed away on May 13, 2026, in Lineville, Alabama. He was born on November 17, 1940, in Palestine, Texas, to W.L. and Ola Belle Clark Broughton. Davey graduated from Palestine High School in 1959 and attended Sam Houston State University on a baseball scholarship. He later earned a Master's Degree in Fine Art in 1965. He worked for 30 years as an engineer with Houston Belt & Terminal Railroad. On May 18, 1962, Davey married Beverly Hope Fannin. Their marriage lasted 64 years and was built around family, faith, hard work, and the many talents Davey carried throughout his life. Davey was a gifted artist and craftsman. He enjoyed painting, sculpting, knife making, leather work, and Old West reenacting. His work was exhibited in Texas, Alabama, and Arizona. He was also involved with S.A.S.S. and Old West reenacting groups that reflected his love of Western history and tradition. He also had a gift for growing roses and helped save many Chihuahuas through rescue work. He lived by his religious values as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #400 in Elkhart, Texas, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in Houston, Texas, and the Sharon Shriners of Tyler, Texas. Davey is survived by his wife, Beverly Hope Broughton; his children, Davy Hunter Broughton, Christina Broughton, Cliff Broughton, and Tonya Broughton; his grandchildren, Benjamin, Nickolas, Garrett, and Cooper Broughton, Amber Plourde, Bethany Schrader, and Cameron Carlson; and his great-grandchildren, Sabrina and Lana Plourde. He is also survived by his sister, Beverly Lively; his sisters-in-law, Carolyn Broughton and Sandra McGaughey; his beloved dog, Martini; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.L. and Ola Belle Clark Broughton; his brother, Roy; and his brothers-in-law, Donald Lively and Carroll McGaughey. Davey will be remembered as a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, artist, craftsman, railroad man, and a man whose hands could build, shape, carve, paint, grow, and create. He leaves behind family, memories, and a lifetime of work that spoke for him in ways words never fully can. Memorials may be made to your favorite animal rescue or shelter group.

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Davey Broughton

November 17, 1940 - May 13, 2026