Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Sep 18, 1939 – Apr 1, 2025
Mr. Tildon Jones Brooks, Sr., age 85, a resident of Washington, NC died Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his home with family by his side.
A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Peace Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Jeff Necessary. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral hour on Sunday at the church.
Mr. Brooks was born on September 18, 1939, son of the late Samuel Tildon Brooks, Sr. and the late Sallie Elizabeth Jones Brooks. He attended Bath High School. On October 12, 1962, he married the former Linda Earlene Oliver who survives. He worked with the NC Department of Transportation, and at the time of his retirement, he was their bridge maintenance supervisor. He was a very active member of Peace Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, who loved fishing, woodworking, and traveling. He, along with his wife, visited all fifty states and enjoyed several cruises.
Surviving along with his wife: Linda, of the home, are his children: Tildon Jones Brooks, Jr. and his wife Teresa of Fuquay Varina; and Dawn Brooks Huettmann and her husband Richard of Washington; brother: Scott Clifton Brooks, Sr. of Washington; grandchildren: Brittany, Rodney, Darren, Emily, Kirsten, Megan, and Emma; three great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased, along with his parents, by a brother: James Cox; and sisters: Alice Manning, Mary Tyer, Hazel Jones, Velma Jordan, Ruth Alligood, and Virginia Woolard.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to Peace Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, WAC Fund or Children’s Fund, 2480 West 5th Street, Washington, NC 27889.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Brooks family.
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A man faithful to God, loving husband, and enjoyed going fishing with his son, Buddy. Dawn was his special little girl. A memory of him I enjoyed most was how far he had to go to find his beautiful wife. (Mrs. Brooks)
Alene Shaklee
April 09, 2025 | BATH, NC | Coworker
Uncle Bud you have always been so special to me. I love you.
Mary Lou Nixon
April 05, 2025 | Pinetown, NC | Family
Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Elizabeth Turnage
April 04, 2025 | Washington, NC | Friend
Love Thoughts & Prayers as you cope with the loss of your Dear One. Mr Bud was such a kind & loving man. Truly he mirrored the One he Loved & Served.
God Bless each of you.
Diane Bland
April 04, 2025 | Washington, NC
Buddy, thinking about you and your family at this heartfelt time. May your hearts be filled with God's peace.
Linda Roberts
April 03, 2025 | Washington, NC | Friend
Dear Linda,
I am thinking of you and your family and sending many prayers and much love.
Joyce Cutler♥♥♥♥
Joyce Cutler
April 03, 2025 | Pantego, NC | Friend
Dawn and family praying for you all.
Resha Ryan
April 03, 2025 | Washington, NC | Friend
Earl Tyson
April 03, 2025 | Washington, NC | Family
Buddy and family - We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We know how much you cared for your Dad. Prayers and hugs.
Katy LaBarbera
April 03, 2025 | Grimesland, NC | Friend