Willard "Will" Lloyd Broms

Willard Lloyd Broms (Will) of Leonardtown, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the age of 85. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 51 years, Phyllis, and four children, Ron Simons (Myra), Donna Burris (Dan), Fred Broms, and Ed Broms. As an only child, he was preceded in death by his parents Will (Pap) and Elsie (Grandma) Broms, and son Bob Simons (Vickie). He was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; each of whom held a special place in his heart and were always well-supplied with candy (unless he stole it back!).

Will was born on December 8, 1937, and was raised on his family’s farm in Polk, Venango County, Pennsylvania. He moved to Southern Maryland as a young man where he was a schoolteacher at Esperanza Middle School. While teaching, he went to law school at night, earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore and became a prominent defense attorney with the law firm of Bailey, Bailey, and Broms. He retired from his legal career following his appointment of Assistant State’s Attorney for St. Mary’s County under then-State’s Attorney and friend, Richard D. Fritz.

An intense interest in theology and mythology, Will was a life-long reader and learner who enjoyed taking classes at St. Mary’s College and traveling the world. Will was the noble, yet comedic relief to any situation, always with a hymn in his heart and a story at the ready (albeit often inappropriate!). If you knew him, you have a “Willard Story” to tell. To know him was to love him.

His family will hold a private service to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Mary’s Nursing Center, whose staff cared for and loved him as their own.

Donations can be made to the St. Mary’s Nursing Center, Inc. at 15585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, Maryland, 20650.

Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.RoseAndBlackFH.com