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James William Brooks

1923 - 2004

BORN

1923

DIED

2004

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3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

James Brooks Obituary

James William Brooks passed away, Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at a local hospital.

Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Thompson officiating. Entombment: private.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Student Loan Fund, Box 910888, Dallas, Texas 75391-888, or the Shriners Hospital for Children, in care of Moslah Shrine Headquarters, Box 1320, Fort Worth, Texas 76101-1320.

Dr. Brooks graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1951. Following an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital, he opened a general practice of medicine in Fort Worth in June 1952, which he served for 52 years. Prior to entering medical school, he served in the Army Air Force Reserve from June 1942 to February 1943, when he was called to active duty. He flew a B-17 in the European theater of World War II and was honorably discharged with the rank of captain in August 1946. In addition to his 52 years of active medical practice, Dr. Brooks served 29 years as a "rodeo doc" for the Southwestern Livestock Show and Rodeo. His memberships in Polytechnic Masonic Lodge #925 and Moslah Shrine Temple spanned 40 years.

Dr. Brooks was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Nina Floy Brooks, and his brother, J. Robert Brooks.

Survivors: Wife, Martha Talkington Brooks; children, Lynda Brooks Foster and her husband, Stephen, with their children, Catherine and Michael Sakewitz and Jeffrey Foster, Cindy Brooks O'Leary and her husband, Jim, with their children, Staci and Wallace Wheeler and Lisa O'Leary, Thomas "Tom" Brooks with his children, Dylan and Donovan, and Beverly Brooks and her fiance, Ted Willis; great-granddaughter, Samantha Sakewitz; brothers and sisters, Edwin and Carolyn Brooks, Carolyn "Bess" Simmons, Patricia and Ed Birdwell, John and Robyn Brooks and Brenda and Rob Collins; sister-in-law, Norma Pryor Brooks; and several nieces, nephews and loving friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Star-Telegram on Feb. 4, 2004.

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Carol Reed

July 4, 2025

I'll never forget u. U delivered me and took care of. Me and my family for many years

priscilla bruce

February 11, 2004

i just heard of my best freind's parting.my heart greves for the lose,but yet knowing it won't be long till we will meet again on the other side, makes my heart leap with joy.he was a wonderful,caring man in everything he did.i pray that his memory lives on in us all,for years to come.to his family with all love and respect.there is no pit so deep that JESUS is not deeper still.YOU ARE MISSED DEAR FRIEND. priscilla,elizabeth jerry,and kevin,may GOD hold you always in HIS EVER LOVING HANDS!!!!!!!!!!

Beverly Price

February 9, 2004

I would like to pay tribute to a fine doctor/friend. Dr. Brooks delivered my twins back in 1964 which at the time was a surprise to both he and I. I have often thought of him with the warm place he left in my heart. I will always remember his special way he treated his patients.He was a credit to his profession.He will always be remembered by all who's lives he touched. May God Bless and Keep all of you. Beverly (Pope) Price

Lynda (Bauer) Field

February 6, 2004

I just found out about Dr. Brooks in the paper! Certainly would have been there to honor a man I love so and had 5 children with him by my side. Love all of you and will love him forever for Mom and Dad too! He was our Hero.

Carol (Bill Gray's daughter)

February 6, 2004

Dr. Brooks has been a dear friend as well as doctor to my dad and mom for many, many years. I told my children that God had used Dr. Brooks to keep Daddy with us for all of these years. Our prayers are with your family at this time.

Nancy (Abercrombie) Doyle

February 5, 2004

To the family of Dr. Brooks: I fell in love with Dr. Brooks at the ripe old age of 6 years old. He was John Wayne to me. He always made me laugh. I don't ever recall being afraid to go see him. After I was grown and moved from the area, I would always return to him for "serious" consultations, when "newer" doctors were not trusted. He had God given common sense. Something sorely missed in the medical field today. I cried when I heard. We all loved him so much. I am sorry I didn't tell him. May his humor remain in your hearts forever.

Marilyn (Bishop) Miller

February 4, 2004

I just learned of Uncle Jim's death from a Bishop relative. I am so sorry for your loss. I have the fondest childhood memories of him as well as all of you. It is my hope and prayer that your precious memories of time spent with him will help ease the pain of his loss. I truly love all of you and regret we have drifted apart. Love, Marilyn

Donald Berenotto

February 4, 2004

Rest In Peace A Good Good Doctor

Connie Campbell

February 4, 2004

What a loss, such a good Doctor and a better friend. My family will feel this loss for a long time. My prayers are with your family.I first became a patient of Dr. Brooks in 1962. He saved my life!

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