Obituary for John R. McBroom of Urania, LA
Submitted by Ralph D. McBroom
Source: The Caldwell-Watchman Progress, August 8, 1968
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Urania Man is Laid to Rest

Funeral services for John R. McBroom, 95, who died Tuesday, were held today 
(Thursday) at 4 p.m.

The Rev E. D. Dearman officiated in Pine Hill Baptist Church and burial under 
the direction of Riser and Son Funeral Home of Columbia followed in the Pine 
Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include two sons, Will McBroom of Des Allemands and Johnny R. 
McBroom of Urania; two daughters, Mrs M. W. Fife of Tullos, and Mrs Prevos 
Craighead of Monroe; two sisters, Mrs Anna Davis of Olla, and Mrs J. M. 
Powell of Kelly; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and two 
great-great-grandchildren.

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