Leslie Charles Broadhurst

Leslie Charles Broadhurst, 65, of Canyon, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Visitation with the family will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Funeral service will take place at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 1, 2024, at First Baptist Church, with Dr. Howard K. Batson and Jonah Sternenberg officiating. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. 

Leslie was born on November 11, 1958, in Lockney, Texas, to Charles and Carolynn (Cator) Broadhurst. As the eldest son of a pastor, Leslie's early life took him to various towns and cities as his family followed their calling in ministry. Leslie's love for sports began at a young age, and by age 6, he had decided that his ministry would be coaching. He attended Lubbock Monterey High School, where he excelled in both football and basketball, graduating in 1977. Leslie then attended Hardin Simmons University, where he played basketball for two years before transferring to Texas Tech University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Education—a degree that would serve as the foundation of his storied career as the founder and director of Honors PE at Randall High School.

After earning his master’s degree from Texas Tech, Leslie began his coaching career at Lubbock High School as an assistant coach. He later took an assistant position at Borger under legendary coach Duane Hunt before becoming the head coach at Morton High School. In 1988, Leslie achieved his dream job when he became the head basketball coach at Randall High School in Amarillo, Texas. Over his 42-year career in education, Leslie built one of the most remarkable legacies in Texas basketball history, serving as the only head coach of Randall High’s boys’ basketball program for 36 years until his retirement this past May. His accomplishments include leading 24 playoff teams, 10 regional tournament appearances, 12 district championships, 12 Coach of the Year awards, and 2 state tournament appearances. He also served as President of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches from 1995 to 1996.

In recognition of his exceptional career, Randall High School named its gym the Leslie Broadhurst Gymnasium in his honor this past April. In June, he was inducted into the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame as its 207th member. In September, he became the 28th inductee into the Raider Hall of Fame at Randall High, and on November 8, he will be inducted into the CISD Hall of Fame.

Despite his many accolades and the thousands of players he coached as well as leading yearly Bible studies, Leslie always prioritized his family, his greatest love. On August 5, 2006, Leslie married the love of his life, Heather, and they shared an inseparable bond. Together, they shared four children: Brooke, Blair, Jonah, and Jacob. Leslie cherished his role as a father, but when his grandchildren came along, "G-POP" became his most beloved moniker.

Leslie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Carolynn Broadhurst.

He is survived by his wife, Heather Broadhurst of Canyon, Texas; his daughter Brooke Burciaga and husband Ismael; his son Blair Broadhurst and wife Erin, all of Amarillo, Texas; his son Jonah Sternenberg and wife Celeste of Conway, Arkansas; his son Jacob Sternenberg of Lubbock Texas; and beloved grandchildren: Whit, Merritt, Kennedy, Palmer, and Elizabeth. Leslie is also survived by his sister Ladonna Coursey of Amarillo; his brother Lance Broadhurst and wife Shanda of Littlefield, Texas; his nephews Steven Coursey and wife Lindsey, Jordan Broadhurst and wife Becca, Jonathan Coursey and wife Danielle, and Hayden Broadhurst and wife Emily; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

Leslie will be remembered not only for his extraordinary coaching career but more importantly for his deep faith, unwavering love for his family, and the lasting impact he had on all those who knew him.

The family would like to thank MD Anderson in Houston and Texas Oncology in Amarillo for the excellent care.

Memorials may be made to:

The Leslie Broadhurst Memorial Scholarship Fund, ℅ Opportunity Plan, Inc, PO Box 1035 Canyon, Texas 79015 Or online at: www.opportunityplan.com/broadhurst