Charles W. Brooks

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Charles W. Brooks, age 72 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Thursday, June 11, 2015.  Mr. Brooks was born in Mt. Carmel, Alabama, the son of the late Kermit R. and Margaret Thompson Brooks.  Mr. Brooks was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson where he served as a Deacon and held the position of Deacon Emeritus, he was also Past President of the Jefferson Rotary Club, a member of the Scottish Rite, Shriners and the Masons.  Mr. Brooks was a graduate of Tennessee Tech where he obtained a BS in Industrial Management and afterwards enjoyed a thirty-four year career in Textile Management.  During six years of post retirement, Mr. Brooks was employed with McDonald Ace Hardware in Commerce, Georgia and enjoyed being a Master Woodworker while at home with family.  In addition to his parents he is preceded by a brother, Kermit Brooks, Jr..

Survivors include his wife of forty seven years, Gwen Turner Brooks of Jefferson, son; Tim Brooks and his wife Cindy of Jefferson, son; Stephen Brooks of Franklin, Tennessee, brothers; John Brooks of Manchester, Tennessee, Jerry Brooks of Chattanooga, Tennessee, grandsons; Chase Brooks, Skyler Lacey, Brayden Lacey, Lowry Brooks, Griffin Brooks, grandaughters; Haley Brooks, and Camille Lacey.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 20, 2015 from the First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Dr. Michael Helms officiating.  The family will receive friends after the service in the Church fellowship hall. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children’s Health Care of Atlanta, at https://giving.choa.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298  or to the First Baptist Church Organ Fund. P.O.Box 395, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson. 706-367-5467.