Lloyd Evan Broom

Lloyd Evan Broom, 88, of Columbia, MS passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS. He worked as a truck driver and was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. Mr. Broom enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel Music and was devoted to his family, often cooking for family gatherings, especially on Sundays. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

Mr. Broom was preceded in death by his parents, Manton Broom and Frances Pace Broom; sister, Carrie Bell Bass; and brothers, Ezell Broom, Rheadus Broom, and Clifton Broome. His memory will be forever cherished by his wife of 70 years, Charlsie Broom; daughter, Theresa Stringer; son, Jerry Broom (Robin); brother, John Broom; five grandchildren, Stephanie McCormick (Scott), Jason Stringer (Kim), Steven Stringer (Tanna), Chris Broom (Haley), and D’Anna McMahan (Will); and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia where family will receive friends for visitation from 11:00 AM until service time. Brother Dewitt Bain, Dr. Rick Clark, Brother Ed Steele, and Brother Neal Breeland will officiate and burial will follow at Manton Broom Family Cemetery assisted by Cameron Broom, Tyler Stringer, Glen Patterson, Kevin Lucus, Jeff Broom, and Keith Lucus as pallbearers, and honorary pallbearers, Landon Broom, and Easton McMahan,