Obituary of Larry Darnell Broadus

Larry Darnell Broadus was born on May 18, 1958 in Newark, Delaware.  Larry was born to the late Mildred (Broadus) Dixon and Eugene Smith.

Larry received his early education from Mary C. I. Williams School and later attended James H. Grove High School, graduating in 1976.  He also attended Harris Business School, graduating in 2010.

Larry joined the Delaware Army National Guard in 1977 and served as Sergeant for six years.

Larry worked as a Correctional Officer for Gander Hill Prison.  He was also employed as a Constable for Christiana Care Health System, while driving for Delaware Solid Waste.

Larry’s favorite hobbies were reading, music, dancing, and socializing with family and friends.  His favorite TV show was CNN.  Larry had a love for traveling.

Larry was preceded in death by his grandparents; Willis and Ernestine Broadus; his mother, Mildred (Broadus) Dixon; and father, Eugene Smith.

Larry is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sandra Broadus; children, Dawn l. Poller, Brian (Bethany) Shields, Nathaniel Darnell Broadus, Taleah Hayward, and Damon Broadus; sisters, June Broadus and Cameana Dixon; grandchildren, Jamir Moultrie, Jylere Watson, Torien Newton, Jade Shields; god-daughter, Dawn L. Pipkin; his best friend, Stanley (Ed) Jackson, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Wife’s Eulogy for Husband

My husband was such a wonderful man, I’m not sure I can really express just how much I will miss him.  Not only was he a wonderful husband, but  a wonderful father, grandfather, best friend, colleague and so much more.

Larry’s ability to make everyone feel comfortable, secure and loved, where his greatest strengths.  He can also be stubborn sometimes.  It has been nearly 28 years since we were first married and I look back over those years with so much happiness.  His favorite saying was “What’s Up, Homies”.

Larry may be in heaven now, but I know he is looking down at us with a big smile on his face saying, “Forge ahead-Make the best of life, and I’ll see you soon.  We have a work to do up here too.”

Goodbye my dear, sweet husband

God Bless

Love Always, your Beautiful wife

“Sandy B”