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3715 Asheville Hwy, Canton, NC 28716
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3715 Asheville Hwy, Canton, NC 28716
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Zion Hill Baptist Church
1008 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
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Billy Brooks Obituary
Billy Rae Brooks, 66, of Leicester, passed away on Tuesday, March 03, 2026 at the Solace Center, Asheville. A Buncombe County native, he was the son of the late Thomas Brooks and Molly Ledbetter Brooks. He was a highway repair paver and mechanic at the rock quarry for many years. Billy enjoyed working on cars and camping.
Billy is survived by his life partner of more than 20 years, Julie Roberts; brother, Tommie Brooks, and special nephews, Jimmy and Lee Brooks. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, March 07, 2026 in the Chapel of Wells Funeral Home of Canton. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Zion Hill Cemetery.
The care of Billy Brooks has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Canton and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
7
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wells Funeral Home of Canton
3715 Asheville Hwy, Canton, NC 28716
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
7
Funeral service
2:00 p.m.
Wells Funeral Home of Canton
3715 Asheville Hwy, Canton, NC 28716
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
7
Burial
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Zion Hill Baptist Church
1008 Newfound Rd, Leicester, NC 28748
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Wells Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - CantonOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.