Claude Smith Broome's Obituary
Claude Smith Broome, 95 years old, passed away October 14, 2025. He was born on Christmas Day 1929 in Union County, N.C He was the son of the late Claude C. Broome and Lillian Ross Broome.
Claude was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Doris Medlin Broome, brothers Worth, and Larry, sisters Polly Short and Louise Moore. He is survived by his son, Phillip Perry (Susan), grandsons, Phillip Gabriel (Laurie), Christopher Perry (Amy), a great grandson, Lofton Broome and great granddaughters, Ashton Broome and Brynn Purcell. Claude also leaves an extensive family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Claude had a career as quality control manager at Springs Industries for more than 42 years and retired in 1990. He also was active in Bethlehem United Methodist Church and served in several capacities including Sunday school teacher. He had also been a Boy Scout leader.
Never was there a kinder, more considerate person. He had friends far and wide. He enjoyed farming and in earlier years raised cattle and grew peaches on family land near and dear to him in Roughedge, N.C. He was quick to defend and slow to judge. He was devoted to his wife, Doris, and spent many hours gardening with her.
The funeral service will be at Davis Chapel | Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Monroe on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11 AM with Rev. Dr. Chris Baucom officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.
Claude and Doris’ Ashes will be scattered together in a private family ceremony on a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks memorials to be made to Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Union, 700 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110.
Davis Chapel-Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Monroe is serving the Broome family.
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