Robert Delma "Bobby" Broome

Robert Delma “Bobby” Broome Bobby Broome, 73, a lifelong resident of Tallahassee, passed away Friday May 1, 2020 at Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House due to complications from a recent stroke. Bobby was born on July 20, 1946 in St. Petersburg, Florida and was immediately adopted by his parents, Dewitt Park & Sarah Gatlin Broome of Tallahassee. He graduated from Florida High School in 1964 and received his bachelor’s degree from Mississippi College. Bobby then returned and started working for the family business, Van Brunt & Yon Inc. hardware & mill supply. After many years he sold the business and embarked on a new career as a Machinery & Equipment Appraiser by founding Gulf Atlantic Consultants, Inc. He was a member of First Baptist Church Tallahassee. Bobby spent many years as a Seminole Booster and assisted in their early grassroots fundraising efforts, along with loyally attending FSU football, basketball & baseball games with his family for more than 30 years. He had great love for Florida High School where three generations of the Broome family have attended and was instrumental as Board Chair in the relocation of the school in the early 2000’s to its current location in Southwood. He continued to support the school in various capacities until his death. Bobby was a devoted Father to his children Ragan and Park, and saw no greater pleasure then supporting them in all they did. He also felt his calling to thoroughly spoil his three grandchildren Gatlin, Emersyn and Myles. He was the king of toys as many of his friends knew, and always loved adding to the collection for his grandchildren to enjoy. No better day to him was spent then out on the lake (preferably Lake Talquin) or riding in the woods. He hunted and fished his whole life, and traveled the world doing this with the Gump Stump Sportsman’s Society, his son Park, son-in-law Ben and grandsons. Above all else, what mattered most to him about these experiences was the fellowship with family and friends. He was an active member of the Quincy Bassmasters and served as club president multiple times throughout his life. Bobby is survived by his daughter Ragan Stewart Coddington and son-in-law Ben Coddington, and his son Robert Park Broome. He also adored his three grandchildren, Gatlin McConaha Coddington, Emersyn Park Coddington and Myles O’Connell Broome. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Dewitt Park Broome & Sarah Gatlin Broome. Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Florida State University School “Florida High” Capital Campaign: (https://one.fsu.edu/foundation/donate/unit/florida-high/donation-form) - 3000 School House Road, Tallahassee, FL 32311 or Big Bend Hospice (www.bigbendhospice.org) - 1723 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)

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Robert Delma "Bobby" Broome

July 20, 1946 - May 1, 2020