Samuel Broome, III Obituary

Tommy Broome

Spartanburg

Samuel Thomas "Tommy" Broome, III, of Spartanburg, passed away on August 2, 2025 at the age of 79. He was born on November 10, 1945, to the late Samuel Thomas Broome Jr. and Elsie Whelchel Broome. Tommy was married to the late Marlyn Sherbert Broome.

He is survived by his children, Jennifer Broome Ray (Gordon) and Jason Matthew Broome (Kerise); his grandchildren, Matthew Broome, Krista Robbins, Jacob Thomas Ray (Emily), Ethan James Ray (Mallory), Abbey Ray Pruitt (Hunter), and Mason Davis Ray; his great-grandchildren, Finley Katherine Broome and Asher Jordan Ray; his sister-in-law, Faye Strange Rigsby; and his brother-in-law, Carl McKinney. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and his most precious friends, Janice Herring, Billy Sherbert, Nancy Knight, his breakfast buddies and his dog, Daisy. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Peggy Broome McKinney; his brother-in-law, Ray Sherbert; and his sister-in-law, Jackie Sherbert.

Tommy graduated from Spartanburg High School and Limestone College. He also proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a dedicated member of Boiling Springs First Baptist Church, where he was active in his Sunday School class. Tommy retired from Southern Bell and the Spartanburg Water System. He was a past member of Drayton Masonic Lodge, served as a coach and president for Hillbrook Little League, and was the Boiling Springs High School Booster Club President. He was also involved with the Cannons Campground Ruritan Club and numerous shag clubs, including shag clubs of Spartanburg.

In his retirement, Tommy found joy in attending his grandchildren's sporting events and serving his community with the Ruritans. He was an avid bird watcher and lifelong numismatic. He was a loving husband, father, papa, and friend. Tommy loved to golf, dance the shag, spend time with friends and family, and travel the world. He always had a story to share, a smile on his face, and a warm hug to give. He took pride in bragging about his children and grandchildren to anyone who would listen.