John Henry Broich, Jr., age 87, of Bristol, TN passed away on August 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1933 in Adrain, MN, and was a son of the late John H. and Mary C. Kaschmitter Broich. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Sleepy Eye, MN, and was a Milwaukee School of Engineer College Graduate. Mr. Broich was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and he served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW Post 800 in Sleepy Eyen, MN, and was a member of the American Legion Post 0145 in Bristol, TN. He was a member of the Country Club of Bristol where he enjoyed playing golf. He loved the Atlanta Braves, TN Vols, basketball and was an avid golfer.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Colleen Broich; brothers, Christopher J. Broich, Arthur J. Broich, Walter H. Broich, Joseph W. Broich, Franceis P. Broich, and Alfred O. Broich and Jim Broich. Survivors include his sister, Audrey M. Scholtz; children, Joan M. Gent and husband Junior, David J. Broich; stepdaughters, Lisa R. Gentry and husband Allen, Lori C. Jeffcoat; grandchildren, Tammy Meadows, Jason Harter, Meghan Gent, Jonathan Gent, Brandon Broich, Adam Broich, Lucas Gentry, Sydney Jeffcoat, Savannah Bailey, and Shelby Jeffcoat; great grandchildren, Alyssa Meadows, Logan Harter, Jared Harter, Parker Broich, and Rhett Broich.

A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Mountain View Cemetery with Father Dustin Collins officiating. Military honors will be presented by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Jason Harter, Logan Harter, Jared Harter, Brandon Broich, Adam Broich, Lucas Gentry and Jonathan Gent.The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Weaver Funeral Home.

Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.