Ralph Wayne Brooks, 72, of Eden, NC passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at V. A. Medical Center in Durham. Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, January 29 from 3 - 4 PM at Leaksville Christian Church. A funeral service will be held at 4 PM. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to gather at the Eden Moose Lodge from 5:30 to 7 pm after the burial. A native of Rockingham County, Mr. Brooks was born February 14, 1938, son of the late Louis R. and Myrtle Dunn Brooks. He was a member of Leaksville Christian Church and a retired meat cutter for Richard's Meats in Reidsville. Mr. Brooks was a member of the local Moose Lodge and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. His contagious laugh, wit and warm personality will be missed. Surviving are his children; Rodney W. Brooks and wife, Terry of Raleigh, Beverly D. Brooks of Marietta, GA, Ralph Crouse of Greensboro, and Krista Crouse of Whittier; granddaughter, Vivian Elizabeth Brooks; and brothers, James Brooks and wife, Susan of Charlotte, and Garry Brooks of Rutherfordton. Donations may be made in memory of Mr. Brooks to Stop Hunger Now, www.stophungernow.org, 2501 Clark Ave., Raleigh, NC 27607 or Leaksville Christian Church, 1010 Washington Street, Eden, NC 27288. Onilne condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
We are so sorry to learn of Mr. Brooks' death. Regardless of how much we understand the passages of life, intellectually, it doesn't diminish the pain of our loss. We are so sorry for your loss and send our kindest and warmest wishes for your sense of peace and acceptance.
Don and Vera Guise
Dear Brooks family, We are saddened to hear of brother Ralph's passing. We take consolation that he is now in a much better place where there is no more sickness or pain. If there is anything we can do to assist you during your time of grief please let us know. You are in our prayers.
Ken, Margaret & Scott Hall
To the Brooks family for many years we had the pleasure of having Ralph has a neighbor . What a wonderful friend, neighbor,and person So sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed!!!
Joey and Cindy Shelton
We were so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. We knew him from attending Morehead High School together. He was always friendly to everyone and always had a smile. Our prayers to his family. Patricia & Darrell Steagall
Patricia Cochran Steagall
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ralph's family and friends on his passing. His friendliness and contagious smile will live on in our hearts. In sympathy, Jo & Jim Fahlstedt
Jo Fahlstedt
i am so sorry to hear about ralphs passing.he was and always will be very special to me.brenda hogan
brenda hogan
Rod, Terry, and Family, Our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. God will see you through,while giving you peace and rest. Bill and Phyllis Bailey
William Bailey
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