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Crelly Leon Broom Jr.

1943 - 2021

BORN

1943

DIED

2021

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Crelly Broom Obituary

Broom, Jr., Crelly Leon

March 31, 1943 - June 17, 2021

Mr. Crelly Leon Broom Jr., 78, of Clemmons passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born March 31, 1943, in Birmingham Alabama to the late Crelly Leon Broom, Sr. and Mozelle Peters Broom. Crelly retired from Tyco Electronics in 2005. Crelly was very outgoing and never met a stranger. He was especially proud to have served in three branches of military which included Air Force, Army Special Forces and Navy Seabees. He retired in 1989 after 29 years of service. Along with his parents, he is preceded by a sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Kay Byerly Broom. A special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Novant FMC, Neuro Team. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Jun. 21, 2021.

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June 24, 2021

What a great lost to people in Clemmons or anywhere you have lived. He will be missed by many.

Bebee Dillard

June 22, 2021

I am sorry to hear of Crelly´s passing. John and I always looked forward to seeing him and Kay at Clemmons Kitchen. Praying for the family.

Roger & Pat Meneely

June 21, 2021

We will definitely miss seeing Crelly and Kay at Clemmons Kitchen on Saturday's. He was definitely a people person. RIP Crelly.

TERESA DUGGINS

June 21, 2021

So saddened to hear of Crelly passing he will truly be missed by so many. Sending prayers and my condolences.

John & Lynn Byrnes

June 19, 2021

Sad to hear Crelly (Chief) has passed. Knew him for many years and he was a good man. Prayers to the family.

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