Obituaries

David A. Brockley

April 9th, 1936 – August 26th, 2025

David A. Brockley, 89, of Vermont, IL, passed away at 6:10 pm on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, IL. He was born on April 9, 1936 in the Oakland Township, Schuyler County, IL, the son of Leonard and Nola (Aten) Brockley. David married Norma Morrell on January 11, 1963 in Vermont, IL. Norma preceded David in death on December 23, 2021.

Also preceding David in death is his grandson; Shawn Mayall, sister; Doris Kost, Virginia McCormick, and twin sister, Donna Farr.

Surviving are his three children; Rhonda (and Terry) Wrestler of Macomb, Ronnie Brockley of Table Grove, IL, and Rodney Brockley of Rushville, IL, and 6 grandchildren.

He was a lifelong farmer.

David graduated from V.I.T. High School in 1954. He then went on to serve in the United States Air Force as a Mechanic. He was a member of the Vermont American Legion.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the Vermont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Vermont Fire and Rescue Squad or V.I.T. High School Educations Scholarship.

Condolences

August 27th, 2025

Ronnie Rodney Rhonda,prayers for you all .
Todd Carithers

August 27th, 2025

Great person, Dave is a big loss to a lot of people here. Jeff Nielsen

August 28th, 2025

So sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers for all
From all us The Malott families

August 28th, 2025

Going to miss him. Let's shake for a Dewars & Water. What a great guy. Ron K

August 28th, 2025

My most heartfelt condolences to Rod and all the family.
Dave and Norma both, were two truly wonderful people. Comforting prayers to you all.
-Rhonda Kendrick

August 28th, 2025

So very sorry he was such a nice man Sharon Stracker

August 28th, 2025

So sorry going to really miss him

August 28th, 2025

So sorry for your loss! A great guy from a wonderful family!
Wayne Demott

August 28th, 2025

Thinking of you Rod and your family. Sorry for your loss. Prayers to all. Melody Burke

August 28th, 2025

Nice guy and a gentleman. Monte and Rose DeCounter

August 28th, 2025

David served his country and community his entire life. His time as a volunteer firefighter and fire district trustees made him a good friend to me. He will be missed. Randy Snowden

August 28th, 2025

David was such a great person, always enjoyed visiting with him. Prayers for his family. Donna Horwedel

August 28th, 2025

Our sincere condolences to the family. Michael and Tammy Martin

August 31st, 2025

Thoughts and prayers lifted for all of David's family. He was a special man. Grateful for all the visits he made to my folks. Lynn Bubb

August 31st, 2025

Our condolences to David's family. He will be greatly missed. - Nelda and Kathryn Fell

August 31st, 2025

Sincere sympathy to all of David's family. My brother sends his condolences as well. He will miss visiting with David. Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson, and George Cox (former schoolmate & friend of David's)