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Arthur Broome Obituary

BATESVILLE – Arthur Vernon ""Art"" Broome, 83, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, at his home in Batesville. He was a member of Batesville First United Methodist Church, where he served as a Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of Mississippi State University M-Club Alumni Association, Batesville Rotary Club, Batesville Lions Club and a Boy Scout leader. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a 1st Lt. jet fighter pilot.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Little Broome of Batesville; two daughters, Roxanne Broome Brown (Steven) of Coldwater and Danielle Broom Willis (John David) of Batesville; one son, Bartly Little ""Bart"" Broome (Christy) of Batesville; two brothers, John Carlock Broome (Hilda) of Pope and William Larry Broome (Jane) of Oxford; and four grandchildren, Hillary Brown, Dane Broome, John Wesley Willis and Jennifer Brown Minor (Johnny).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Vernon and Louise Marshall Broome; and two grandchildren, Brett Broome and Camille Willis.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Batesville First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Batesville Magnolia Cemetery. Ray-Nowell Funeral Home, Dickins Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Batesville First United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be sent to Batesville First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 707, Batesville, MS 38606.

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Published by Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on Dec. 12, 2013.

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Lu Crowder

December 13, 2013

Roxanne, I know this is so hard, especially during the holidays. I pray that your special family memories will comfort you and help you and your family cope. God be with you all.

Billy Williamson

December 12, 2013

We were so sorry to learn of Art's passing. He lived next door to us in Batesville over 50 years ago. Nice man.

December 12, 2013

May you find comfort from the God of All Comfort during this time.

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