1939
2010
May 24, 2010
Old Fort, NC
Billy Austin Brooks, devoted husband and loving father, of Old Fort, NC; went home to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, May 23, 2010.
Billy will always be remembered for his special smile, sense of humor, and loving and gentle ways. Additionally, he enjoyed gardening, and bush trimming, and is known for his unique shaping of hedges such as a transfer truck, elephant, train, pineapple, and an a-model car.
He was the son of the late Henry David Brooks and Opal Frances Austin Brooks both of Old Fort, NC. He was born on May 22, 1939 in Buncombe County.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Reed of Old Fort, NC.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Christena Evans Brooks, two daughters; Diane Brooks of Old Fort, Glenda Glenn and husband Jay of Marion, NC; one brother, J.D. Brooks and wife Katherine of Asheville, NC; one brother-in-law, Clarence Reed of Old Fort, NC; and one grandson, Joshua Glenn and wife Courtney of Taylorsville, NC. Also surviving are many cherished nieces and nephews and their families.
He was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church of Old Fort, NC.
A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Grace Community Church on Hwy 70 West, Marion, NC. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 5:30 pm when the service will begin. There will be special seating reserved for members of Ebenezer Methodist Church.
Kirksey Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Words of comfort may be shared with the Brooks family at www.kirkseyfhmarion.com
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6 Entries
May 28, 2010
So sorry to hear of Billy's passing.He was such a nice man.I know Carolyn met him in heaven with open arms.Deb Foxx
May 27, 2010
Arbie Huffman
Billy was a great man who will be deeply missed, He is however in a much better place now.
May 26, 2010
Judy Willis
Dear Glenda and Diane,
Please know that I am thinking of you as you mourn the loss of your Dad. May you feel God's peace and love during these sad times. Love and prayers to you both.
May 26, 2010
Dennis Sult
The entire family remains in my thoughts and prayers. I encourage you to lean on the strength of God and His complete and perfect comfort during this season of your lives. I feel as if I have known Billy much longer than I have from hearing all the wonderful stories and seeing the great love within your family. Imagine the wonderful reception he recieved of "Well done, good and faithful servant"!
May 25, 2010
Ralphia Newell
We will always remember Billy as a kind, funny, gentleman.
We worked with him many years ago at Pisgah Yarn, and considered him a good friend. The family is in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve his passing. May God bless you as only He can.
Mildred Webb & Ralphia Newell
May 25, 2010
Hope Wright
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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