Mr. Mont "Jay" Brooks better known as Jay, age 78 of Warrensville, NC died Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at his home. Mr. Brooks was born April 1, 1929 in Ashe County to the late Henry and Lou Blackburn Brooks. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 21, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Mark Harless, Rev. Tommy Dollar and Minister Danny Miller. Burial will follow in the Brooks Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday, March 20th at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Brooks is survived by: His wife: Josephine Cornett Brooks of the home 2 sons: Mark Brooks of Jefferson & Michael Brooks of West Jefferson 1 daughter: Deborah Tolbert of Jefferson 3 step-sons: Dean Bare of Deep Gap, Jerry Bare and Randy Bare both of West Jefferson 2 step daughters: Treeceia Eller of West Jefferson & Joyce Latham of Crumpler 4 sisters: Bessie Cornett of West Jefferson, Pauline Tipton of Statesville, Helen Robinson and Shirley Anderson both of Warrensville 2 brothers: Fred Brooks of Warrensville & Jim Brooks of West Jefferson 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to: High Country Healthcare System Hospice PO Box 421 Jefferson, NC 28640 You may send and view online condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.