Leon Broome

Gaffney, SC - - Leon Wayne Broome, 83, of 404 Kraft Steet, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his residence.

Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of the late Cathy Wyatt Broome and the son of the late Carl Edward Broome and Pansy Viola Martin Broome. He was a member of the South Carolina National Guard, enjoyed fishing, Go Carts and NASCAR, especially Chase Elliott. Mr. Broome was owner/operator of Broome's Garage.

Surviving is a son, Wayne Broome (Cooper) of Pittsboro, NC; four daughters, Carla Broome of the home, Gwendolyn Selvey (Trent Turner) of Rockwell, NC, Donna Thomas of Rockwell, NC and Amanada Byars (Roger) of Gaffney; a brother, Ricky Broome; a sister, Brenda Bolton (Edward) of Gaffney; eight grandchildren, Alexis Millen, Candace Byars Mathis (Josh), Cameron Byars, Zachary Selvey (Sidney), Bobbi England (Chris), Madeline Broome, Dawson Broome and Journey Broome; four great-grandchildren. Mr. Broome was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth White; a brother, Lloyd Broome; and a grandson, Timothy Thomas.

The family will receive friends 10:00AM until 11:00AM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at High Point Baptist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00AM at the church with Reverend Clifford Phillips officiating. Interment with military honors will be in High Point Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: High Point Baptist Church, 504 High Point Road, Gaffney, SC, 29341.

The family will be at their residence.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakley Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC