Fieldon Sherman Brooks age 86 of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at the Ashe Living Center.
Mr. Brooks was born on January 19, 1918 in Ashe County, NC to Fieldon Franklin and Mary Ellen Poe Brooks. He was ordained as a Baptist Minister at Sugar Tree Baptist Church. He preached at Sugar Tree Baptist Church for five years. Mr. Brooks drove a motor coach for the Southern Coach Company. He retired from Duke Power Company where he drove a coach at Duke University. Mr. Brooks was currently a member at Bristol Baptist Church.
Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Roark Brooks.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 11, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and Rev. Jim Greer will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 10, 2004 from 7:00-9:00 P.M. at Badger Funeral Home.
Mr. Brooks is survived by:
Sons: Raymond Brooks of Lady Lake, Florida
Ralph Brooks of Lansing, NC
Kenny Brooks of Creston, NC
Daughters: Mary Nell Brooks of West Jefferson, NC
Phyllis Weaver of West Jefferson, NC
Brother: Howard Brooks of Warrensville, NC
Sisters: Macie Eller and Virgie Hartsoe both of Warrensville, NC
Jean Large of Johnson City, TN.
7 Grandchildren 10 Great Grandchildren 1 Great Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.