Matthew E. Broome

Matthew married Permelia O. "Amelia" McCurry on 17 Dec 1893 in Calhoun County, , , Alabama. Permelia (daughter of George R. McCurry and Sarah "Sallie" (Taylor)) was born in Feb 1876 in Cherokee County, , , Alabama; died before 1906 in Calhoun County, , , Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matthew married Rebecca "Beckie" Reynolds on 20 Nov 1907 in Calhoun County, , , Alabama. Rebecca was born about 1887 in Calhoun County, , , Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Horace married Cora Lee Nave about 1922 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Cora (daughter of Daniel Caleb Nave and Titia Elizabeth Robinson) was born on 24 Sep 1897 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Dec 1984 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Horace Arnold "Hoss" Broome, Jr., age 92, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 04, 2015 from the Sycamore Shoals Hospital, surrounded by his family. Horace was born in Roda, Virginia to the late Horace Arnold Broome and Cora Lee Nave Broome. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Whitney Shea Broome; and a brother, Bob Broome.

Horace founded Broome Real Estate in 1959, which is the longest, active Real Estate firm in Elizabethton. He was the first President of the Elizabethton Board of Realtors and the past President of East Tennessee Board of Realtors. He was the managing broker for FHA in East Tennessee for 25 years and was instrumental in the zoning for the City of Elizabethton during the years of 1969-1970. He was a member of the Toastmasters, a member of Capt. Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166, the American Legion Watauga Post #49, the Elizabethton Elks Lodge, the Shriners and Masons. He designed and held the patent on the 10-E-C Tag Logo. He was a member of Elizabethton High School and Milligan College football teams. He was an avid Elizabethton High School and University of Tennessee football fan, Peyton Manning and Jason Whitten, were his favorites. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, but had served as a Deacon for many years at Immanuel Baptist Church. He was a United States Navy veteran, having served in both World War II and the Korean Confict. He enjoyed his comradery with "The Lingerfelt Pharmacy Boys." He loved gardening, was an avid fisherman, hunter and was affectionately known as the "Catfish man of Watauga Lake." Hoss set a fashion trend with his bibbed overalls.

Those left to cherish his memory, include his wife of 68 years, Grace Lee Hopson Broome, of the home; two sons, Horace Arnold "Bubba" Broome, III and Rick Lee Broome and wife Teresa; one daughter, Tana Star Johnson and husband Mike; a granddaughter, Mackenzie Danielle Broome; and two brothers, William "Bill" Broome and Carroll Broome. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mr. Horace Arnold "Hoss" Broome, Jr. will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Garry Edwards. Special comments will be provided by Dr. John Martin. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior the service on Tuesday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Horace married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Carroll L. Broome, age 87, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at his residence following an extended illness.

A native of Elizabethton, he was a son of the late Horace Arnold and Cora Nave Broome. Carroll was a 1948 graduate of Elizabethton High School and graduated from East TN State University. He retired as a Vice-President with Citizen's Bank. Carroll was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a very active member of First United Methodist Church, Elizabethton where he had served as a member of the Administrative Board and was a past Sunday School teacher. Carroll served as a member of the Elizabethton School Board; had been a member of the Civitan Club of Elizabethton and the Betsy Squares (square dancing). He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting and loved to be around people. He was also a University of TN football fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Garrison Broome; sons, James Lavan Broome and David Brian Broome, an infant grandson, Austin James Frazier; Brothers, Horace Broome Jr. and Bob Broome; sisters-in-law, Grace Broome, Margaret Broome and Dixie Broome and nephews, Horace "Bubba" Broome III and Al Broome and his beloved dog, Millie. Those left to cherish him memory include a daughter, Linda Crowe, Elizabethton; step-daughter, Jama Frazier and husband Jim, Elizabethton; a brother, Bill Broome, Elizabethton; special caregivers, Trish Mayo, Eugene Carrier and Shannon Carrier and former caregivers, Linda, Debbie, Brenda and Denise. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Carroll L. Broome will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, July 30, 2018 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Raymond W. Amos, Sr. officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Tyler Fleming. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. on Monday prior to the service or at his residence at other times.

Interment will follow the funeral service in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Rick Broome, Robert Broome, Carl Gilbert, Mike Johnson, Brett Cole and Ben Cole. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Carroll married Betty Joyce Garrison about 1954. Betty (daughter of Carl Fletcher Garrison and Alida Mae Rash) was born about 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Oct 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Bubba Broome, age 65, Elizabethton went home to be with his Lord on May 22 2016. He was the son of Grace Lee Hopson Broome and the late Horace Arnold Broome Jr. Throughout his childhood years Bubba played many sports and was a member of the Elizabethton Boxing Team. He boxed in and won three Golden Glove Tournaments. In later years he was the boxing champion of his battalion while serving in the US Marines in Cuba. During his high school years Bubba was the starting quarterback for the Elizabethton High School Cyclones in his sophomore, Junior and senior years and was a member of the graduating class of 1969. Bubba received a football scholarship at Tennessee Tech University and made the team his first year; however after playing only one season he left to join the United States Marine Corp and was featured on the US Marine Corp Recruitment Poster in 1972. Bubba continued to enjoy sports throughout his life; he was an avid golfer and coached his daughter's softball and basketball teams in the 1990's. Bubba was a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and Moose Lodge. Bubba was a retired realtor and licensed real estate appraiser. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a daughter, Whitney Shea Broome in 2004. Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved daughter, Mackenzie Danielle Broome, Johnson City TN, his mother, Grace Lee Broome, one brother Rick Lee Broome and wife Teresa and one sister, Tana Starr Johnson and husband Michael all of Elizabethton. Several uncles and cousins also survive. Bubba had many wonderful friends who loved, visited and cared for him during his declining health. He will be truly missed by those who will always remember his broad smile and love of life, family and friends.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Garry Edwards and Terry Pope officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday May 26, 2016 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Mr. Scott Reynolds. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the staff of Ivy Hall Nursing home for the love and care provided to him during his illness. In lieu of flowers the family would like to request donations to the American Cancer Society % Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643 or the Elizabethton Public Library. Active Pallbearers will be John Hardin, Tom Powers, Robert Broome, Ed Garland, Tom Corbett, Mickie Mathis David Smith and Kenneth Dugger. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.