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Timothy Broome Obituary
February 25, 1944 - March 31, 2019
Smithfield
Timothy G. Broome, age 75, died Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 25, 1944 in Union County he was a son of the late Oscar Whitfield and Irma Hinson Broome. Tim was a civil engineer and his career in water and wastewater began in 1968. He came to Johnston County in 1974 when he joined the firm of Ragsdale Consultants. After Ragdale Consultants was sold to McKim and Creed Engineers, he remained with the company until 1997, when he became Director of Public Utilities with Johnston County. He retired from the County in 2013 but remained employed on a part-time basis as a consultant. Tim had a full and active life enjoying the activities he loved with family and friends. His interests included tennis, yardwork, cycling, snowmobiling, dog sledding, but his true passion was snow skiing.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Centenary United Methodist Church with Rev. William Holliday and Rev. Meagan Matthews officiating. Burial will follow in Selma Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Wednesday in Wesley Hall just prior to the service.
Surviving are his wife of 24 years, Sandra Gurley Broome; son, Timothy Daniel Broome of Smithfield; daughter, Angela Broome Fortier and husband Bill of Knightdale; brother, O. Whitfield Broome, Jr. of Charlottesville, VA: grandson, Jeffrey Michael Hare; former wife, Phyllis Cook Broome of Knightdale; special nephew, Jeffrey Littleton of Micro; special niece, Mary Sandra Hall of Pine Level; and his beloved dogs, Dakota, Dillon, and Daphne. They brought him many hours of enjoyment.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to SECU Hospice House Volunteer Fund, P.O. Box 1376, Smithfield, NC 27577.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at parrishfh.com
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Jennifer Collins Sullivan
April 8, 2019
Was so very sorry to hear of Mr. Broome's passing. He was like an extended part of our family. Sending you comfort and prayers.
Tim Turner
April 3, 2019
Tim was a great friend and mentor in so many ways. Tim helped mold the county infrastructure that supported our growth. He always believed in his people and gave them a chance to shine no matter if you were a partner at an engineering firm or a operator at a plant, If you had a suggestion he would listen and take your comments into consideration. Over the 20+years I have worked with Tim he grew to respect and value my opinions which allowed me to grow into the person I am. I am forever grateful for knowing and working with Tim.
Jim Watson
April 3, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jamie Fitzsimmons
April 3, 2019
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Bill Parrish
April 3, 2019
Was fortunate to have known Tim my entire working career. Enjoyed working with him over that period of time and I know there will be many folks that will miss Tim in our industry. Will keep his family in our prayers.
Faye Gurley Rose and family Rose
April 2, 2019
Sandra so sorry for your loss.Think about all your memories.You are inour thoughts and prayers.
Lida Rabil
April 2, 2019
So sorry for your families loss! Love and prayers to you all!
JEAN / JOHN LASSITER
April 2, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Steve Beale
April 2, 2019
"May the God of Love and Peace delight to dwell with and bless you..." all who are family and close friends in this difficult time. I'll miss him; I always felt like he was an understanding friend as well as an extremely resourceful and professional leader.
Melissa Roccos
April 2, 2019
Hello Broome family- I am so terribly sorry for the loss of Tim's bright spirit and untarnished enthusiasm in our lives. I consider myself so blessed to have known and served Tim as part of his healthcare team all these years. He and I shared a passion for snow skiing... regaling stories of our turns and future plans "to shred" each time he came in. Our ski discussions of possible trips and adventures started as early as May (for January the next season). Though he said he was just going to be a "groomers" skier from now on, I always doubted whether one could keep him off the powder if conditions were right. I know he truly loved skiing with his family. More truthful- he truly loved his family. I will think of him on the mountain and send a blessing into the air for him from the top of Aspen Highlands. I'm sorry we never got to "shred" together, Tim. I will miss you, my Ski Friend. I will miss you, Faithful Patient. I will miss you, Wonderful Man. Thank you for making me a better doctor over the years.
LaVerne McLamb
April 2, 2019
Sandra, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in the difficult days ahead and may your memories carry you back to happy times.
Ruth Gurley Matthews
April 2, 2019
Sandra and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Try to remember all the good times that you had together. You will be in my prayers during this time.
Melva Thompson
April 2, 2019
He was a nice man .Sandra you are in our prayers.
Katherine Parrish
April 2, 2019
We were fortunate to have been friends with Tim and Sandra for many years when we were neighbors in Clayton. We are sad to hear of Tims passing. We are praying for Sandra and the rest of the family. We hope memories of happy times will bring you comfort now and in the coming days. Love, Katherine & Terry
Cookie Pope
April 2, 2019
I am glad he was a part of my life. He was always helpful and never laughed at my question, regardless of how elementary they may have seemed to others. He shared his talents, making life better for others.
God bless this family as they mourn and rejoice in his Home Going. Sincerely, Cookie Pope
Douglas Parker
April 2, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Nancy Strong
April 1, 2019
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Tim. We were former neighbors in Rose Manor, Smithfield. Our sympathies and love are with the family and we are hoping that you find peace and know that so many are thinking of you at this time. Love The Strong Family, Nancy, Barry, Shannon, Jennifer and Joanna.
Donnie Lawrence
April 1, 2019
Tim was a wonderful friend! We were in elementary, middle school, High School, and College together.
William Wells
April 1, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ira C. Fuller (Retired Wendell Town Manager)
April 1, 2019
To the Broome Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you face Tim's passing. He was a true professional friend of mine for many years, while serving the Town of Wendell as Engineer. His passing will be bereaved by all of us who knew him for so
long and had the privilege and honor of working with him. His legacy of true character and friendship will be remembered by those who had the opportunity to know and work with him.
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