Elmo Ray Brough

Elmo Ray Brough, age 92, of Salem passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his residence.  Born September 15, 1930 in Pekin, he was the son of the late Oren Brough and Wilma (Richards) Brough.  On September 12, 1953, he married Hester (Priddy) Brough who preceded him in death on June 1, 2020.

Elmo was the former owner of the Pekin Roller Rink & Dairy Bar; he retired from WSLM Radio with over 20 years of service; and was a member of the Pekin Church of Christ.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Lu Ann Campbell (Kevin) and Linda Mays (Ronnie); daughter-in-law, Jeanene Brough; 1 brother: Irvin Brough (Nina); 1 sister Carolyn Soliday (Floyd); 7 grandchildren: Amanda Brough Bridges (Matt), Adam Brough, Andrew Brough, Jeff Pickerill (Missy), Jennifer Pickerill Brown (Nathan), Rowan Brough and Emily Jo Roudenbush; and 14 great grandchildren: Olivia Pickerill Schear (Quentin), Owen Pickerill, Collin D. Jones, Easton Jones, Haleigh Brough, Deagan Brough, Abby Bridges, Emma Bridges, Jack Bridges, Nathan Liles, Aimon Eveslage, Jackson Roudenbush, Zaleand Monroe, and Adalee Brough.

He was preceded in death by by his parents, Oren and Wilma Brough; wife, Hester Brough; son, David Lee Brough; 3 brothers: Orville Brough, Larry Brough, and Jack Brough; and 2 sisters: Judith Jackson and Dorothy Ann Phillips.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Pekin Chapel with Jeremy Goen officiating.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 20, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.  Burial to follow in Martinsburg Cemetery.

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