Oscar Brooks

Mr. Oscar Lake Brooks, age 83, of Lansing, NC died on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mr. Brooks was born on September 7, 1927 in Ashe County, NC to the late John and Hattie Ham Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a member of Tuckerdale Baptist Church in Lansing, NC and served as a deacon for many years. He was a builder and worked on his farm and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Tuckerdale Baptist Church in Lansing, NC by Rev. Julian Owens, Rev. Lloyd Day, and Rev. Larry Powers. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 prior to the service at Tuckerdale Baptist Church.  Mr. Brooks is survived by: Wife - Pauline Richardson Brooks; Son - Donald Brooks and wife Brenda of Lansing, NC; Brother - J.T. Brooks of Bristol, TN; Sister - Belvia Richardson of Newton, NC; 2 granddaughters - Deva and Laken Brooks; 1 step granddaughter - Lacy Barnett; 2 step great-granddaughters - Chloe and Kendel Barnett; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Tuckerdale Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Jean Key, P.O. Box 93, Lansing, NC 28643. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Brooks' arrangements.