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James Brooking Obituary

Published by Lacy Funeral Home on Aug. 15, 2008.

BROOKING, James William, 54, of Sandy Hook, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 14, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Boothe Bland (Francis) Brooking; and he is survived by his daughters, Danielle Lynn Brooking of Sandy Hook and Kristine Brooking-Rachmel and her husband, Jay, of Waynesboro; and proud grandfather of Matthew Bland Reid Serrett; a loving companion, Candace McKinley of Midlothian and her son, Jason, of Atlanta, Ga; his devoted mother, Doris Parrish Brooking; two sisters, Evelyn (Liz) Brooking of Sandy Hook and Betty Nicholas and her husband, Glen, of Holly Grove; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; a devoted and special cousin, Lynn Brooking. James was a devoted father, son and brother. He was an active member of the Country Style Dancers of Virginia and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. His remains rest at the Lacy Funeral Home, Route 522, Mineral, where the family will receive friends and family from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (tonight). Graveside funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Forest Grove Church Cemetery Fund. Online guest book available at: www.lacyfh.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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John Wright

August 9, 2019

It has now been almost 11 years since you left us and I still think of you often and the good times I had coming by the station to see you and share a joke or two. You were one of a kind, rest in peace my friend.
John Wright

Vivian Lewis

August 25, 2008

I was so sorry to hear about James. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family. Remember the good times for they will only make you stronger. Love, Vivian (Lewis)

Candace McKinley

August 19, 2008

To the Brooking Family,
As James' companion, girlfriend, significant-other, spousal-equivalent, whatever my title over these past 5-1/2 years, you know the love we shared and the good memories we made together and as a family. I am thankful for the time he was a part of my life and also thankful for each of you. The Brooking and Parrish families welcomed me as one of their own, just as my family welcomed James, and that is a wonderful blessing.
Your family has been through too much in a short time; losing Mr. Brooking and then James within weeks--so much grief is hard to endure. But I have seen this family's strength, firsthand, and I know you will get through this sad time. We all must focus on the years we had with James; they were rare for those with his disease. He spent that time making memories with all of us and did not waste it on anger, nor negativity. So the best way to honor and celebrate his life is to go on, live the lives he wanted for us and to make good choices; do the right thing, as he always tried to do. I believe he will always be with us and by emulating his best qualities he will live on through us.
I love you all.

Jim Hardwick

August 18, 2008

Anne and I will miss James. I first got to know him in the Lions Club and for his hard work at Goochland Exxon. He was always a good problem solver, so in a way it did not seem so unusual that he beat back his illness for so many unexpected years. I guess we thought he'd won the battle but God had a final plan that was different.

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JOHN WRIGHT

August 16, 2008

I AM SO SORRY TO LEARN OF JIM'S DEATH. DURING MY YEARS IN GOOCHLAND, HE WAS A SPECIAL FRIEND.
REST IN PEACE GOOD BUDDY

Marcia Sluder

August 15, 2008

Kris, I am so sorry for your loss. Just cherish the wonderful times and memories you have of your Dad.

Much love,

REX & LIZ BUTLER

August 15, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Butch and Linda Lipscomb

August 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathi and Cecil Carter

August 15, 2008

To the Family, There are no words to express our sympathy. James was special to all of us. We'll have the memories forever. With Sympathy, Kathi & Cecil

God saw James getting tired and a cure was not to be, As he put His arm around him, and whispered come with me.
And though we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay, A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands laid at rest. God took you from us, to prove he only take the best.

Wayne Murray

August 15, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Wayne Murray

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