David Edward Broome
October 19, 1941 ~ June 2, 2015
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
David Edward Broome, 73, of Leicester, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late William Edward Broome, Jr., and Doris Lillie McGee Broome. He worked as a Sales Representative for the Electric Supply Co. of Asheville, and retired following 42 years of service.
At an early age, David and his brothers, along with Grandad McGee, developed a love of horses that continued throughout his life. He spent much of his leisure time in Shelbyville, TN enjoying the Tennessee Walking Horse and "The Celebration" with his family and friends.
While traveling throughout the U.S. and other countries, David, along with family and friends, admired the beauty of the earth and enjoyed gardening and working in his yard.
David had a deep love for God, his family, and friends. He was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church, and attended Leicester Baptist Church. He was a Mason and member of the Mt. Herman Lodge.
David is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Dolores Roberts Broome; son, Michael Broome and wife Candy; grandchildren and "the apple of his eyes", Cassada and Jarrett; brothers Donald M. Broome and wife Sharon of Rogersville, TN, and Douglas W. Broome and wife Gerry of Leicester; and three aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave., with the Rev. Dr. Stan Welch and the Rev. Chad Ellege officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, prior to the service.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Asheville Cardiology and the ICCU at Memorial Mission Hospital.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to the building fund at Leicester Baptist Church, PO Box 331, Leicester, NC 28748, or to the building fund at West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
So sorry for you loss..May God give you a peace that passes all understanding during this difficult time.
Delores and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and strength to you and your family.
Praying for comfort and that you feel the love that surrounds you all.
To the Broome family, so sorry for your loss. I worked with David at Electric Supply 21 years. He will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear the passing of David. He was a wonderful neighbor for 30 years. I will miss seeing him outside working in his yard and garden and, Delores what a wonder couple that you were you could see the love in both your eyes that you and David had for 53 years. I love you both so much. My prayers are with you and your family may god bless you. If you need any thing please let me know.
Dolores, Michael and family, How sad I am to get this news; what wonderful memories you all have of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. So wish I could be there to give you a hug; Mary Elise graduates from HS on June 13 and I leave Friday for her party this Saturday. Plan to make the drive to Asheville soon. Those memories will keep David forever in your hearts; and then one day you will be reunited in heaven. Love to you all
Dolores I am heart broken to hear about David . I’m so blessed that we got reacquainted after all these years. It was just the other day that we had coffee in the exam room. Love to you and family.
I worked with Mr Broome at Electric Supply and he was always so friendly to me every time I saw him. He would always ask me about my daughter Stacey and encourage me that God was in control !! Michael is just like his dad and we were all very BLESSED to have known him ! God Bless the Broome family !!!
Delores and Michael, I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing!! I have so many wonderful memories of you all, and spending time at your house with Bible studies and learning to make candy with you Delores!! I love all of you and will be praying for Gods love and comfort to be with you now and always!! Heaven has surely gained an amazing angel!!!
Delores, you and your family are in our thoughts today. Many memories of the Broome family both in the neighborhood and at school. We all had some good times back then in West Asheville. And I know that you carry many good memories with you as you continue on thru life. God be with you.
Our deepest sympathy to all of your family at this time. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come. May all of you find peace in knowing that David’s spirit lives forever in your hearts.
David’s family,
Sorry for your Loss. Try to understand that deep in your friends hearts we all want to help you somehow. We are hoping for brighter days to come. May time and prayers lessen your sorrow each day. Look to Heaven and God will soften your pain and bring you new strength for a brighter tomorrow.
I am praying for your family during this time of loss. May the Lord grant you strength and peace. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. Much love, Justin.
Sending our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sorry for you loss. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Praying for the family.
Thinking and praying for the family
Delores, the video is wonderful … sharing so many special nuggets revealing your and David’s happy meaningful life! Treasured memories! God blessed us to know you and David and the whole Broome family. We still miss and think of Mom and Pop Broome. Our Love, sympathy, and tender blessings to you and your dear family.
Dear family,
I knew David from his association with Electric Supply. I worked at American Enka/BASF Research, and David helped me many times in my efforts as engineer there. I always found him a pleasure to work with. He exemplified the Christian life. My prayers are with the family.
Ron Morrow
Delores & family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Delores and family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful man David was here and now heaven rejoices that he is heaven. You are precious people, and I pray that our Lord and Savior will keep you close and give you comfort.
Delores, Michael & Family, Aunt Ronda told me about David’s passing and I was so sad. Y’all were such good neighbors to our family, Bobbie & Bryce Hall & Ronda & Levi Hall. You even saved Dad from being squashed by the horse many years ago! I loved your family album and what sweet memories you have of your time together. May God Bless each of you and rejoice for David has gone to a new home with his heavenly Father. All my Love, Donna