Jefferson D. Broaddus Jr.'s Obituary
Jefferson D. Broaddus Jr. of Leesburg, VA (Jeff as known by his friends) passed away at home peacefully with his family on June 27, 2025.
Jeff was born in Alexandria, VA in 1932 and grew up working for Mr. Stuart Dowdin who owned a dairy and heavy equipment business. After High School, he was drafted into the military and served in the Army as a mechanic during the Korean War. After being discharged he married Janet Arlene Trout in 1956. They purchased a home in Dunn Loring, VA. Janet was working at the Pentagon and Jeff was employed as a heavy equipment operator for William Herzig in Fairfax. In 1962 his first child Katherine was born. In 1964 the family moved to McLean where Jeff cleared the land and built the family home. He then went on to start his own excavation business with the help of his wife. He specialized in riding arenas, equestrian barn pads and tennis courts. He was responsible for much of the site work and basements for major subdivisions along route 7 corridors. In 1971 his son Randall was born. In 1989 the family moved to Leesburg, VA where he continued to run his excavation business and help his son farm.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years Janet, His daughter Katherine Ann Broaddus D.V.M, his son Randall (Randy) Broaddus, Daughter in law Julie Fahl, Grandson J. Chase Broaddus, and his brother Andrew (Alan) Broaddus and life partner Pat Cusano.
Jeff will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family and his belief that hard work was the key to success, both traits his children aspire to emulate.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in his honor to Capital Caring. The burial will be held privately.
A Celebration of his life will be held in the future. Date to be determined.
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