James Claude Brooks

James Claude Brooks, 85, of Siler City, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at his daughter’s home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Joyce-Brady Chapel with Pastor Zach Garner presiding. The family will receive friends before the service from 1:00-1:45 p.m. Burial will follow at Rives Chapel Baptist Church cemetery. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Monday, January 20, 2025 from 1:00-5:00 for friends to sign the register.

James was born in Chatham County on January 13, 1940, to John and Margaret Clark Brooks. He drove a truck for the Stockyard for 55 years. He enjoyed working with cattle and farming. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughters, Blanche Regina Brooks and Carolyn Margaret Brooks and sister, Helen Frances Langley.

He is survived by his daughter, Theresa Varner (Dwayne), of Liberty; son, James “Russell” Brooks (Keri-Jo), of Siler City;  grandchildren, Anna Brooks, Landon Brooks and Logan Brooks; two great-grandchildren; girlfriend, Joyce Buie Chalflinch, of Carthage; and a host of family and friends.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Brooks family.