Herman Jefferson Broyles, Jr., 82, of Mechanicsville, MD died May 21, 2011 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. Born September 16, 1928 in Johnson City, TN, he was the son of Herman Jefferson Broyles, Sr. and Grace V. Counts Broyles.

Mr. Broyles was a retired bricklayer and member of Bricklayers Union #1. He was a former Little League coach and loved to hunt and fish.

He was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Beatrice Zamaitis and Frank Broyles.

He is survived by his children, John H. Broyles of Greeneville, TN and Amanda Preston of Nanjemoy, MD; loving friend, Margaret Oliver; sisters, Pearle Davis of Johnson City, TN and Estelle Verbolas of Temple Hills, MD; grandchildren, Nathan Broyles, Kevin Broyles and Gina Thompson; great-grandchildren, Cora Broyles, Cohen Broyles, Dustin Thompson and Amanda Piersall.

Memorial donations in his name may be made to the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD, 21201.

Private arrangements are being provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD.