Richard Alan (Al) Broome, PE & PLS, 50 of Matthews, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born in Charlotte NC on September 14, 1963 to S. Neal and Carolyn Ballard Broome.
He was a 1981 graduate of West Charlotte High School, and a 1985 graduate of North Carolina State University where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering. He was the Design Manager at SC Hondros & Associates, and was a member of the Ownership group. He was a lifelong member of Ascension Lutheran Church where he served as the Chairman of the Board of Youth, Board of Church Properties, taught Sunday School Confirmation, served as a Lay Minister, Asst. Exec. Director, and most recently as Executive Director of the congregation.
Al is survived by his wife of 28 years, Melanie, and their children Natalie Alana Broome, and Christian Davis Broome of the home. He is also survived by his brother Larry Broome and his wife Judi, his brother-in-law Howard Pence and his wife Julie, his sister-in-law Allison Pence, niece and nephews Carson and Jackson Pence and David Broome, and father-in-law Ronald Pence. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Cecilia Pence.
Al’s family would like to thank Dr. Saad Usmani, Caroline, Mandy and Leslie of LCI, and Sara and Jennifer at CMC for their expert care and support.
A funeral service to celebrate Al’s life will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 1:30pm at Ascension Lutheran Church with the Rev. Eric O. Miller officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12pm until the service begins. Burial immediately following the service at 3:00pm at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church, 1225 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 earmarked for the Altar Guild.
Online condolences may be made to www.mcewenfs.com
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