Billy Brooks

Billy Brooks, age 90, of Cumming, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was a member of Cumming Baptist Church. Billy was an Army veteran who served in WWII in the Philippines and in Korea with the occupation troops. He was the owner and operator of Brooks Garden Center which originated from his father’s store that was known as C. H. Brooks and Son’s General Store. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Brooks; siblings, Joe Brooks, Nell Bramblett.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Leigh Brooks of Roswell, Danny and Jody Brooks of Dawsonville; sister, Mytris Styles of Marietta; grandchildren, Ashleigh Brooks, Kelsey Brooks.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 27th, at 11:00 am at Cumming Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Barry Crocker officiating. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Sunday from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cumming Baptist Church Building Fund in memory of Billy Brooks.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.