Patrick Thomas Brophy

Patrick Thomas Brophy, 76, Nevada, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Nevada. He was born March 28, 1934, in Nevada to Joseph Patrick Brophy and Dixie Virginia Thomas Brophy.

Patrick graduated from Nevada High School in 1952 and was a lifelong resident of Nevada. He worked in the family business, Brophy Monument Company, until the business was sold in 1970.

Patrick was a member of the Col. John T. Coffee Camp #1934 Son’s of Confederate Veterans, the Vernon County Historical Society where he served as curator and corresponding secretary. He was known as the town historian and the keeper of Vernon County History. Patrick was the editor of the Bushwhacker Musings for over 40 years and the author of several books as well as the curator of the Bushwhacker Museum.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his cousins, Ruth Collins and Barbara Klumpp – both of Belton, Jeanne Schlatter – Glen Arbor, MI, Betty Ann Bartolac – Moorsesville, NC; a longtime friend, Herman Jank – of the home; and a host of friends of the Vernon County Historical Society.

Services began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, with Herman Jank officiating at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment followed in Deepwood Cemetery, Nevada.

Those who wish may contribute to the Vernon County Historical Society in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO 64772.