"WE ARE SO SAD TO LEARN OF UNCLE BILL'S PASSING. I HAVE NOT BEEN ON FB MUCH DUE TO ILLNESS AND WHEN I AM IT IS LATE AT NIGHT AND I DON'T GET ALL MY MESSAGES. I AM SAD TO HAVE FAMILY ISSUES WHICH KEEP COMMUNICATIONS SO RARE AND I PRAY THEY WILL GET BETTER IN THE FUTURE. WE LOVE ALL OUR FAMILIES AND WE WERE ALSO AT A FUNERAL FOR MY WIFE'S AUNT WHO HAD SERVICES NEAR DANIELSVILLE GA ON THE SAME DAY ABOUT 3PM. WE PRAY FOR ALL OUR FAMILY EVERY DAY AND WISH WE COULD SEE YOU EVEN MORE!! BEST TO ALL AND GOD BLESS"
In loving memory of
Billy Brooks
August 8, 1926 - March 25, 2017
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. Visitation DetailsSunday, March 26th, 2017, 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Service DetailsMonday, March 27th, 2017, 11:00am, Cumming Baptist Church Interment DetailsSawnee View Gardens
Tributes
" Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way: BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day."
"Billy was such a sweet man and will be missed by many. We remember many years of doing gardening business with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
"Everyone loved Joe. He was a genuine nice guy. I bet he's up in heaven right now with Papa Brad Samples and Mr. Potts, talking about which green beans and corn to plant this year. He made the world a better place."
"Brooks Family, I never had the pleasure of meeting Billy, but reading through the wonderful memories that his family and friends have shared, speaks to the beautiful legacy he leaves behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Brooks Family - So sorry for your loss. I never had a chance to meet Billy, but I feel I know him from Jeff's stories. He was a special person. Thoughts and Prayers"
"Billyand Doug I am so sorry to see on Monday morning that Billy is in heaven. He is having a grand reunion with all of his family , Janice Heard and so many others. Doug always bought tomato plants from Billy and he shared with him secrets of how to grow good ones! I'm sure he welcomed him!! so they could talk trout fishing again. Jeff and Danny, you had a great dad!"
"I loved Mr. Brooks. He taught me how to grow tomatoes. For years I visited him regularly at his garden store. Always smiling and friendly, he never charged me a penny for the good advice, just the seeds and plants. What a fine gentleman. Prayers to his family."
"Billy was one of the kindest people I have known. We sang together, laughed together and he always smiled when he saw us. He was an example for more of what is needed today and everyday. We will miss the days we ran into him in passing at church with a smile on his face. Love, thoughts prayers and thoughts to Jeff, Danny and all the family. Love, Gary and Stephanie Holton"
"To the Brooks family, loved meeting this fine man and always LOVED the stories that his family shared about him. The sparkle in their eyes and the smiles on their faces said it all. Heaven has certainly gained an angel."
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