Thomas E. Broadnax Sr., 84, of Eden, died April 05, 2021. A public viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday April 11,2021 at Perry- Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, NC. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday April 12,2021 at Eden Garden Cemetery. Livestream will be available at www.perryspencerfuneralhome.com.
Thomas Elarn Broadnax was born February 22, 1937 in Eden, North Carolina to the late Roy and Orena Lester Broadnax. He departed this life on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Ashton Place in McLeansville, North Carolina. At an early age, Thomas joined Little Bethlehem Christian Church under the leadership of Reverend JC Hairston. He was called into ministry and became an ordained minister on July 29, 1977. In June of 1990, he received his Diploma in Pastoral Ministries from The Shaw Divinity School. He was a faithful member of Little Bethlehem and held numerous positions throughout the years including, associate minister, deacon, church chairman, vice chairman, president of the male chorus and Christian Men’s Fellowship. He was also a member of the Minister’s Fellowship of the Piedmont District Convention and the Eden Ministerial Fellowship (EMF). In 2018, Thomas worked to establish the first chapter of the National Federation for the Blind of Rockingham County in which he became president. He was very proud of this accomplishment and took his responsibilities seriously. He was also the president of the Broadnax Family Reunion, North Carolina Chapter for over a decade. Thomas attended Douglas High School and graduated in the class of 1956. He worked for Spray Cotton Mill until he was injured on the job. He was the co-owner and operator of the second community store in the Piney Fork community. He was a farmer at heart and produced the most beautiful gardens and shared his harvest with everyone. He enjoyed cooking and looked forward to making his annual stews for the family and local organizations. He was a staple in the Piney Fork community and served as a 4-H advisor and mentor for the young men in the community. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Orena Broadnax, his brothers, Edwin, Otis, Kenneth and Winfred Broadnax and his wife of 50 years and mother of his children, Reverend Edna Earle Broadnax.
Thomas leaves to cherish his memory: seven children, Cynthia Broadnax of Eden, Mark Staples (Janice) of Reidsville, Edward Staples (Rena) of McLeansville, Kim Broadnax of Atlanta, Georgia, Thomas Broadnax, Jr. (Camela) of McLeansville, Steven Broadnax of Eden and Janet Jenkins (Bryan) of Reidsville, nineteen grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one sister, Betty Sudler, three brothers, Jesse Broadnax, Joe Michael Broadnax (Judy) and Ronald Broadnax (Mary), sister-in-law, Sarah Broadnax and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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