More detail on this person: MCBROOM William
David Dave McBroom passed away peacefully on
October 11, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida at the
age of 67. A native of Cookeville, TN, and a
graduate of the University of Tennessee, Dave
proudly served in the U.S. Army for 21 years, was
honored with numerous medals and
accommodations and was a helicopter pilot in
Vietnam before, eventually retiring as a Colonel.
He was a man who truly epitomized the ideals of
giving back and service to others. Always
extending a helping hand to others, Dave gave jobs
and second chances to those with troubled pasts,
and gave his time, energy and money to countless
charities and causes. As an avid pilot, boater,
and motorcyclist, Dave believed in living life
large . Words cannot describe the depth of his
character or the void he will leave. He spent his
lifetime giving to others. As President of Sunbeam
Autobody, Inc., Dave was committed to raising the
professional image of the collision repair
industry. Through his guidance and leadership, the
Florida Autobody Collision Alliance (FACA) was
formed. FACA grew from three body shop owners
having coffee once a month, to more than 400
members and 6 chapters throughout the state. Dave
leaves behind his running buddy and wife Terese
Terri Walker McBroom, sister Marilyn Joyce Joby
Cloutiau; children Kevin McBroom (Pam), Stephanie
Nelson (John) and Amy Helms (Alan) of North
Carolina; niece Shayne Harris (Kirk), nephew Robin
Trousdale (Sonia); grandniece and nephew Ashley
Pelfrey and Clayton Hopper. As Pap , he will be
missed by his adoring grandchildren Andrew, Isaac,
Kingston, Winston, Ally, Abby, Lily, Lyla,
William, Ashlyn, and Lexy. Visitation will be held
from 6-9pm on Wednesday, October 17th, in the
Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of
Mandarin. The Funeral Service will be held at
2:00pm on Thursday, October 18th in the Chapel of
Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin.
Interment will be held at a later date in Double
Springs Cemetery of Cookeville, TN. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hubbard House
Women s Shelter, Attn: Development, P.O. Box
4909, Jacksonville, FL 32201, or Concerns of
Police Survivors (C.O.P.S) 5530 Beach Blvd,
Jacksonville, FL 32207. Arrangements are under the
care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral
Home of Mandarin 11801 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 904-288-0025
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Published in the Florida Times-Union on October
14, 2012
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