Denson Broadfoot

Denson Burnum Broadfoot, 90, of Chattanooga, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015, in a local healthcare facility. He was born May 29, 1925, in Florence, Ala., to the late Hollis Lee and Bertha Mae Broadfoot. Mr. Broadfoot was a 1950 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and was an avid golfer and Tennessee Vols fan. He served in the United States Navy during WWII and was a retired Electrical Engineer from TVA after 37 years of service. He had previously served as a deacon, elder and Sunday School teacher at Brainerd Presbyterian Church before joining Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he had been a member for 21 years. He was a member of the Perseverers Sunday School Class. His sister, Mary Broadfoot Phillips, and brother, William Lee Broadfoot, preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife of 63-plus years, Gloria Strome Broadfoot; daughters, Bonnie Broadfoot (Ernest F.) Gross of Chattanooga; and Barbara Broadfoot (J.R. III) Richardson of Norcross, Ga.; sister, Martha Broadfoot Jones of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Bryan (Claire) Gross and Andrew Gross of Chattanooga; Leanne (Kevin) Brackin of Ooltewah; John Denson Richardson of Athens, Ga.; and Lt. William M. Richardson of Fayetteville, N.C.; great-grandsons, James Brackin and Denson Gross; beloved niece, Janet Jones Skates of Kingsport, Tenn. and several nephews. The family will receive friends from 68 p.m. today, Aug. 3, 2015, at the East Brainerd Chapel and 11 a.m.noon Tuesday, Aug. 4, from at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will follow at noon Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at Covenant Presbyterian Church with Dr. Render Caines officiating. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Erlanger (6th floor), Siskin Hospital, and NHC Healthcare for the care that was given to Mr. Broadfoot. Special thank you to our friends, Dr. Dean and Martha Elwood, Rev. Eric and Boo Mullinax, John and Charlotte Berg, and Mark Wilson for your love during this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 8451 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.