Willard Lloyd "Will" Broms
December 8, 1937 ~ June 13, 2023
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.
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I remember Will when he was a young Lawyer and teamed up with Paul Bailey They were a formidable pair to represent you in court. and did a lot of glld for St. Marys Countains My condolences to the family. Diane Duke Dorsch and family.
Will was a wonderful man and close friend our family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Phyllis and the family.
When I was a teen, Will took me on my first motorcycle ride and we had so much fun! He was always so nice and fun to be with.
Linda Albaugh Stebbins
Will was a kind and gentle man. He gave me the name of “Sheeba” and I will never forget him. My condolences to my friend Donna Burris and his family. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Linda Chase
Will was certainly the epitome of a small town lawyer – sharp as a tack, kind, humble, caring, and always quick to help others. He was a resource to young lawyers, quick with advice and a funny story. May his memory be a blessing for all who loved and knew him.
Will was one of the best. I loved watching him in court and always learned from the experience. Most of all, though, I loved talking about the books he was reading and listening to his stories. Bless you, Phyllis.
Phyllis and family: Will was one of my favorite attorneys and hearing examiners. I would have Will come to my office to be the hearing examiner for as many as 10 in a row. Will would collect his money and tell me to be quiet and not tell Phyillis- it was his beer money! I loved his stories and his “onion paper”. Will refused to get a copy machine and was using carbon paper and onion paper. He was one of a kind and the best! My sincere condolences to all of you during this time. Sue Ann Lewis Armitage