Mr. Howard Brooks

Mr. Howard Brooks age 86, of Warrensville, NC died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Brooks was born July 6, 1930 in Ashe County to Fieldon and Mary Poe Brooks. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Sherman Brooks and sisters, Macie Eller and Vergie Hartsoe. Mr. Brooks was a founding member of Sugar Tree Baptist Church. He loved to hunt, fish and work in the garden. He was a electrician for over 57 years and loved his job. He was always a helping others and had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed family gatherings, spending time with his grandchildren and playing with his dog, Turbo.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Jim Greer. Burial will follow in Welch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Brooks is survived by: Wife, Ella Mae Brooks, Sons, Jimmy Dean Brooks & wife Darlene of Warrensville and Johnny Brooks & wife Donna of West Jefferson, Daughters, Joyce Neaves & husband David Wayne of Hickory, Judy Roland & husband Jim of Florence, SC, June Neaves & huaband Randy of Crumpler, Jennifer Richardson & husband Greg of Lansing and Jonie Lewis & husband Rex of Warrensville, Sister, Jean Large of TN also surviving are 14 grandchildren, Sarah, Charlsie, Shawn, Jamie, Kevin, Amy, Nathan, Natalie, Mariah, Stephanie, Kendall, Devyn, Eden and Ashton, several great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Sugar Tree Baptist Church, c/o Judy Greer, PO Box 281, Warrensville, NC 28693.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Brooks' arrangements.

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