Leroy Edward Broadnax, age 77, of Elgin, Illinois passed  on Saturday September 13, 2014 at Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elgin, Illinois. Leroy was born March 12, 1937 to loving union of  Daniel Brodadnax Sr. and Mildred Harding Broadnax.

Leroy received his formal education in School District U-46. He was an accomplished artist, and had a admiration for vintage cars and scooters. This resulted in the opportunity to travel to many locales. For a time Leroy located to Peoria, Illinois for several years, before returning to his hometown of Elgin.  Leroy also held a  devotion to animals (especially Dogs) throughout his life.

Leroy is survived by his two brothers: Ernie (Elisa) Broadnax of Elgin; and Lester (Rubye) Broadnax of of Hanover Park, IL. : four sisters; Barbara Kennedy, Eunice Andrews, Arlene Spann, and Gloria (Jesse) Rayner all of Elgin, and a host of loving nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Daniel( Murf) Braoadnax,Jr., Orva Broadnax, Richard Broadnax, Ted Broadnax and Wendell Broadnax, three sisters Bernadean Broadnax, Janice Broadnax, Mildred( Betty) Lewis: and other other beloved family members

Interment will be private. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park St.  Elgin, Illinois. 847-741-1128