Mr. Phillip Jerry Broome, age 84, of Cave Spring, Georgia, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Mr. Broome was born August 23, 1941, in Rome, Georgia, son of the late Phillip B. Broome and Ruby Smith Broome.

Mr. Broome was a man of many talents and quiet strength, known for a lifetime of dedication to both his craft and his family. A long-time Mason, he carried the values of integrity and service throughout his life. He found great joy in the outdoors, spending countless hours hunting and fishing, where his skill as an excellent marksman was well known among friends and family. Gifted with his hands, Mr. Broome had a rare ability to build, repair, or create just about anything. Whether through his detailed leatherwork or his knack for fixing what others could not, he took great pride in true craftsmanship. In his younger years, he enjoyed his time as a dirt track race car driver.

Professionally, Mr. Broome worked high line construction for Georgia Power and retired from the power company as a Methods and Training Specialist Supervisor, where he was respected for his leadership, knowledge, and commitment to mentoring others. Throughout his career he was responsible for training linemen who worked on high transmission power lines. Mr. Broome was a man of deep Christian faith who loved God. He was a longtime Baptist and served as a dedicated Sunday school teacher for many years.

Above all, his greatest pride was always his family. A loving and devoted husband for forty-seven years, he set a lasting example of loyalty and love. He cherished every moment with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, leaving behind a legacy of strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion that will continue to guide them for generations.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Broome is preceded in death by a beloved son, Chad Broome, and brother, Dan Broome.

Mr. Broome is survived by his loving wife of forty-seven years, Mrs. Sheila Wingo Broome; children: Phil Broome and his wife, Tina, Selena Tate and her husband, Jimmy, Angela Ely and her husband, Jerry, and Candice Cade and her husband, Jamie; and grandchildren: Dylan Eubanks, Alyssa Eubanks, Slade Shumate, PJ Broome, Amy Broome, Morgan Tompkins, Perry Adams, Dawson Tate, Gracie Shumate, Landon Tate, Camden Cade, Hudson Cade, and Huntlee Cade.

Mr. Broome is also survived by numerous dearly loved great-grandchildren; sister, Diana Agan and her husband, David; special nephew, Josh Agan; and many other family members.

Funeral services to honor a life well lived will be held Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at Cave Spring Baptist Church, with Reverend Tony Cargle and Reverend Dawson Tate officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens in Rome, Georgia.

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Dylan Eubanks, Slade Shumate, PJ Broome, Dawson Tate, Landon Tate, Camden Cade, Hudson Cade, and Huntlee Cade.

Mr. Broome’s family will receive friends, also on Thursday at Cave Spring Baptist Church, beginning at 12:00 PM until the service hour begins.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Phillip Jerry Broome.