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Lazell Broom Obituary

A funeral service for Mr. Lazell Broom Sr. will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at the chapel J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Joseph Morrison of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Hopewell, officiating. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at the funeral establishment.

Honorary and active pallbearers are asked to assemble 10:30 a.m. at the funeral establishment.

The family will assemble 10 a.m. at 4105 Mt. Sinai Road, Prince George, the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 541-7853.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donation be made to the Greater Richmond Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Broom online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave,, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Nov. 11, 2009.

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Lilly Faison

November 16, 2009

Hi Gloria and Family,
I was very sorry to read about the death of your father-inlaw. Tell your husband to remember the good times with dad and keep those memories in his heart.
With deepest sympathy.
Lill Faison - From Loving Union (Clerk)

Michelle Dewell&Burcham

November 13, 2009

Our deepest Heart felt Sympathy in your loss. May your memories provide you comfort during this difficult time.
V/r, Michelle Dewell, Tommy Burcham, Stephanie & Meredith Thompson

Marsha Marchiano and Family

November 12, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Friends of Mr. Cecil Broom and Family, Richmond Redev. & Housing Authority

November 11, 2009

Hoping that our thoughts and prayers provide some measure of comfort to help carry you through this time. We are thinking of you and your family.

Gracie M Coleman

November 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

John F Coleman

November 11, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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