James Brooks

Mr. James Ivan Brooks, better known as Bunk, age 77 of West Jefferson, NC died Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at his home.  Mr. Brooks was born April 17, 1932 in Ashe County to the late John and Lue Blackburn Brooks. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Old Fields Baptist Church by Rev. Jack Miller.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 9:00 PM Friday, Oct. 23rd at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Brooks is survived by: His wife:  Mary Lou Brooks 2 Sons: Jim Brooks of North Wilkesboro & Chris Brooks of Greensboro 1 Daughter: Cindy Baucom and husband Terry of Elkin 1 Brother:  Fred Brooks of Warrensville 2 Sisters: Helen Robinson and husband Joe of Warrensville & Bessie Cornett of West Jefferson 3 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: Ashe Outreach Ministries, 9382 Hwy. 88 W. Warrensville, NC  28693 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.