William E. :"Bill" Broome, Jr

William E. Broome, Jr., age 89, passed away on March 6, 2025. William was born in Rome, GA, and attended Phillips High School. He graduated from Howard College now Samford. Mr. Broome went to New Orleans Baptist Seminary where he followed his calling that he felt when he was 15 years old. William preached at churches throughout Alabama over the years. William was a counselor with Billy Graham during many of his crusades and revivals. He was an active member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood. Mr. Broome was an avid University of Alabama fan. He was preceded in death by his parents William Sr. and Velma Broome, sister, Patricia Ann Broome and the love of his life Sir Duke. William will be missed by all who knew him. He was the epitome of the true southern gentleman by being one of the most courteous well dressed in town. Mr. Broome loved life and lived it to the fullest. Many thanks to the wonderful caregivers Latonya, Teri and Rogie.

William is survived by his wife of 17 years Sarah V. Hamm Broome; two daughters, Jenise (Tom) Spurlock of Vestavia and Jennifer (Walter) Browning of North Carolina; two grandchildren, Olivia and Graham; brother Norris (Alice) Broome of Clanton.

Visitation will be on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm at the funeral home Chapel. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville, AL.

A million times I've needed yes

A million times I've cried

If love could have saved you

You never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly

In death I love you still

In my heart you hold a place

No one else will ever fill.

It broke my heart to lose you

But you didn't go alone

Part of me went with you

The day God took you home.