Joe Harvey Broxton

Joe Harvey Broxton, son of the late George Broxton and Thelma Inge Broxton, was born on June 5, 1934 in Plateau (Mobile), Alabama. He peacefully departed this life on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell in New Jersey. Joe was educated in the Mobile, Alabama School System. He graduated from Allen Institute in 1951. He attended Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry. Upon graduation, he joined the Air Force and served as a Medic. While serving his country, he earned second degree, a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Sciences, from the University of Maryland through McGuire Air Force Base. Joe reached the rank of Staff Sergeant during his tenure with the Air Force and was Honorably discharged in 1969. Joe went on to have a lengthy career as a medical professional. He worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Operating Room and Supply and Equipment Manager at Helene Fuld Medical Center (Capital Health Regional Medical Center); as a Licensed Respiratory Therapist at St. Francis Hospital of Trenton, New Jersey; and just prior to his passing as a Surgical Services Supply and Equipment Coordinator at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton, New Jersey. Joe’s love for and faith in the Lord guided his every step. Joe received bible studies at the Mount Sinai SDA Church with Sister Fannie Simmons (Sister In-Law) and Sister Purnell Bell, and was baptized into the Mount Sinai SDA Church on February 28, 1959. He served as a Head Elder, Elder, Sabbath School Teacher, Home and School Leader and School Board Chairperson. At the time of his death he was still actively serving as an Elder. Many of you have been blessed by Joe’s “SELFLESS” life, living to help others. He touched every person he made contact with whether you were family by blood or not. As you all know Joe was a man with words of wisdom, his presence will be deeply missed. He was truly a gem of a person who was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone whom he met. He truly cared about all God’s children and wanted to share his love for God with us all. Joe was married to the beautiful Mildred L. (Green) Broxton for 41 years, who preceded him in death. They were only couple in the history of the Mount Sinai SDA Church who had a double wedding. Two sisters Mildred (Green) Broxton and Joyce (Green) Austin married Joe Broxton and Earl Austin, respectively. He has one daughter Vikki Annette (Broxton) Powell and a son Eric Benjamin Broxton who preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn but cherish his memory always: Daughter: Vikki Annette (Broxton) Powell of Clinton, Maryland Son-in Law: Jimmie D. Powell of Clinton, Maryland Daughter-in Law: Tonya Broxton of Mocksville, North Carolina Grandchildren: Corey J. (wife Marquisha) Powell of Hyattsville, Maryland; Ashley L. Willis, Steven B. (wife Rhondra) Willis and Erica A. Broxton of Mocksville, North Carolina Great-Grandchildren: Caden J. Powell, Aubrey L. Powell of Hyattsville, Maryland and Zymere E. Hudson, Nizayah L. Hudson of Mocksville, North Carolina Sister: Patricia (Broxton) Barrett of Nassau, Bahamas Sisters-in-Law: Patricia A. Hicks of Trenton, New Jersey; Fannie M. Simmons of Largo, Florida Brothers-in-Law: Glen Smith of Bridgeton, New Jersey and Earl Austin of Norfolk, Virginia Aunts: Dorothy I. Inge-Patterson of Mobile, Uncles: Wilber (wife Toni) Inge of Pritchard, Alabama; Carl (wife Daisy E.) Inge of Mobile, Alabama; Leonard (wife Saundra) Inge of Tallahassee, Florida Nephews: Alfred L. Griffith of Patchogue, New York; Edwin Griffith of Trenton, New Jersey; Marvin Griffith of Maplewood, New Jersey; Asay Conover of Charlotte, North Carolina; Jeffrey S. Hicks of Trenton, New Jersey; Brian E. Austin of Greenbelt, Maryland; Keith M. Austin of Washington, District of Columbia; David Whaley of Pineville, North Carolina Nieces: Joan M. Freeman, Barbara Jean Edwards of Trenton, New Jersey; Karen Applewhite of Las Vegas, Nevada; Marcella Green of , Michelle Troupe of Largo, Florida; Ayaana A. Shepard of Burke, Virginia; Gertrude L. Biru of Burke, Virginia; Bonnie L. Johnson of Statesboro, George; Andrea D. Hicks of Oyster Bay, New York; Valerie Broxton of Detroit, Michigan Godchildren: Joy N. Rivers of Douglasville, Georgia, Dawn Donaldson-Haughton of Richmond, Virginia and Erin Haggins of Lawrenceville, New Jersey Diane McKnight of Trenton, NJ Several great nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends

Joe Harvey Broxton

June 5, 1934 - October 16, 2014