JEFFERSON – Howard N. Broomberg, 76, formerly of Valdosta, died Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Athens Regional Hospital in Athens.
He was born in Detroit, Mich., on October 19, 1939, the son of the late Jack and Ida Vidro Broomberg. He had lived in Valdosta for many years before moving to Jefferson 30 years ago. Mr. Broomberg was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a retired contractor. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister in law, Sheldon and Estelle Broomberg of Valdosta.
Survivors include his special partner, Darlene Bradford, Jefferson; children and their spouses, Craig and Shari Broomberg, Jupiter, Fla., Stacy Broomberg, Valdosta, and Jaret and Leigh Broomberg, Lake Park; grandchildren, Cole Broomberg and Marleigh Broomberg; brother and sister-in -aw, Marvin and Debbie Broomberg, Valdosta; sister and brother-in-law, Marsha and Carl Bogo, Augusta; his former wife and the mother of his children, Carolyn Broomberg, Valdosta; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Sunset Hill Cemetery with Rabbi Moshe Elbaz officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Valdosta/Lowndes County Humane Society TNR Fund, P. O. Box 1349, Valdosta, GA 31603, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3525 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, or to the charity of your choice.
Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com.
Carson McLane Funeral Home, Valdosta, is in charge of arrangements.