Elton Mcbroom

Funeral services for Mr. Elton B. McBroom, age 87, of Cookeville, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday September 24 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Fox and Bro. Paul Wilmoth officiating. Interment will follow at Crest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 5 - 8 p.m and again Saturday from 9 - 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Mr. McBroom passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at NHC of Cookeville. He was born December 31, 1928 in Sawyerwood, OH to the late Thomas Seburn McBroom and Cora Rodgers McBroom. He was raised in the Martin's Creek community of Putnam County, TN and graduated from Baxter Seminary in 1948. He was a member of Northeast Church of Christ and a former member and deacon at Sycamore Church of Christ. Mr. McBroom was retired from Geneco Stamping and Manufacturing. He is fondly remembered as a kind and humble man and a talented woodworker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife 56 years, Vola Goodwin McBroom, and brother Carlen McBroom. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Dianne and William Pearson of Cookeville; nieces and nephews, Garry (Carla) Loftis, Darlene Hatcher and Steve Hatcher, Betty (Paul) Braswell, Nell (Jim) Smelcer; and several great nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express much love and many thanks to the staff and caregivers at NHC of Cookeville for the care given to the McBroom family. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to TN Bible College, 1616 McCulley Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506. Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111 You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com