A Life Well Lived

J. Van “Jack” Brooks was born January 10, 1940 in Gaston County, North Carolina and transitioned to his earthly home on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Daniel and Agnes Davis Brooks.

J. Van received his education at Lincoln High School, Bessemer City, North Carolina. He graduated with the class of 1959, where he was the Senior Class President, vice president of the Student Council, member of the Lincoln Light, member of the Ad team, president of the Crown Scepter, president of the New Farmers of America, president of the chorus, member of the yearbook staff, and member of the baseball team.

He was a faithful member of Fancy Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years; taught Sunday School and Bible Study; was a member of the Brotherhood/Men’s Ministry and choir and formerly served as the president of the Usher Board. He served four years in the Air Force, spending his last two years in Alaska. He was employed with Burlington Industries for thirty-three years as a truck driver and driving instructor; Department of Transportation for five years; and Access Transportation until his retirement. He loved God, his family, and his church family. He enjoyed reading and teaching God’s word, gardening, collecting silver coins, and spending time with his family on Sundays.

J. Van was preceded in death by his parents: Daniel and Agnes Davis Brooks; his sisters: Eloise Adams and Sara Davis Cooper; his brothers Frank Brooks (Dorine), Dan Brooks and Melvin “Sonny” Brooks; brother-in-law Ben Worthy and granddaughter Andrea Malker.

Left to cherish fond memories: his loving wife of 60 ½ years, Hattie Pearl Brooks, daughters; Colette Hill (Larry) of Dallas, NC; Coleen Malker (Anthony) of Gastonia, NC; son; Ivan Brooks (Catina) of Dallas, NC, four grandsons: Ivan Brooks, Jr. (Tonya) of Gastonia, NC, Miles Malker (Morgan) of Cherryville, NC and Jordan Malker of Gastonia, NC, Melvin Flomo of Lincolnton, NC; three, granddaughters: Whitney Hill of Mt. Holly, NC, Alexis Hill (Caleb) of Dallas, NC and Aaliyah Brooks of Denver, NC, two great-grandsons: Kaiden Brooks of Dallas, NC and Mekhi Brooks of Maiden, NC, four brothers: Deacon Roosevelt Brooks (Rogerlyn) of Kings Mountain, NC, Deacon James Louie Brooks (Sharon) of Stanley, NC, David Brooks (Sandra) of Stanley, NC, Deacon Bobby Brooks (Vickie) of Stanley, NC, two sisters: Bettye Worthy of Charlotte, NC, Delores B. Johnson (Calvin) of Stanley, NC, two sisters-in-law; Barbara S. Brooks of Mt. Holly, NC, Sue Brooks of Stanley, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Arrangements Are As Follow:

PLACE: Fancy Hill Baptist Church, Dallas, North Carolina

DATE & TIME: Friday, August 5, 2022 @ 1:00 P.M.

VISITATION: Receiving of friends one hour prior to service. (12:00 until 1:00)

BURIAL: Church Cemetery

PUBLIC VIEWING: At the funeral home Thursday from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M.