O.B. Broadhead

Published 7:00 am Wednesday, March 11, 2020

February 27, 2020

O.B Broadhead born February 2, 1939 of Carriere, Mississippi passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 27, 2020 in Slidell, Louisiana at the age of 81.

There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service March 14, 2020 at Henleyfield Community Center 5371 Hwy 43 North, Carriere, Mississippi at 10:00 a.m. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Bro. Vern Whatts will officiate the services with an open prayer at 1:00 p.m., then followed by Wayne Broadhead.

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O.B. was survived by his daughter, Debra Faye Hart (Terry); a father figure to Blake Joseph Wells; and numerous family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Jean Broadhead of 50 years; his parents, Paul and Della Walters Broadhead; his two brothers, J.P. and R.L. Broadhead; and his three sisters, Wilma Cochran, Billie Sue Mitchell and Faye Cooper.

O.B. attended First Baptist Church of Henleyfield. He was a boilermaker Local #37. O.B. and his family moved to Carriere, Mississippi 23 years ago. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. Please visit our website, www.picayunefuneral.com for the obituary where you may leave an online condolence or share photos and memories.