Rev. Samuel Lynn Brotherton, 74, of Puxico, Missouri died Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was born January 26, 1949 in Cape Girardeau, MO to John H. and Vena Lou Brotherton.

Samuel was a truck driver by trade.  He was also a member of the National Guard and after retirement pastored several churches.  He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Wappapello.

He is survived by his wife, three sons, Kevin (Traci) Brotherton, Greg Brotherton of Wappapello, MO., Robert (Shaw) Hudson of Prescott, Arizona, one daughter-in-law Teresa Brotherton of Wappapello, seven grandchildren, Ashley (Richard) Mallory and Carissa (Troy) Dempsey all of Wappapello, Levi Brotherton of of Delaware, Katlyn Brotherton of Blytheville, AR, John Brotherton of Wappapello, Gavin Brotherton of Jackson, MO and Hayden and Payson Hudson of Prescott, ten great-grandchildren, two brothers, Ted Brotherton of Jackson and Scott (Sandy) Brotherton, and one sister, Padge (John) Herman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Reid Brotherton.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. with funeral following at 1 p.m. at Ford & Riley Funeral Home in Patton, Missouri.  Wayne Burchett will be officiating.

Donations can be made in Samuel's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Arrangements were under the care of Ford & Riley Funeral Home in Patton, Missouri.