J. Van Brooks Obituary in Gastonia at Costner Funeral Home

Obituary For J. Van Brooks

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.

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Well done thy good and faithful servant! Many prayers to the Brooks family. ~Chéz Adams

Awwh man my heart goes out to Mrs. Brooks, Ivan and his Sisters ...J. V. Was a grand spirit!!
P. E. Moses Sr.

Sorry for your loss may God comfort ya through this

So Sorry for your loss May God Comfort and keep your FAMILY in Peace 😔Your Family have my Deepest Sympathy 🙏

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. These are the only words I know to encourage you at this time. Love y'all. Cheryl F. Houser

Condolences to the family of J Van Brooks. James M. Miller

Condolences and Prayers to the entire Brooks Family!! May GOD Grant you PEACE in knowing that HE has another Angel!! Vanessa A. Manning

My prayers and thoughts are being sent to the entire Brooks family. May God continue to grant you peace during this most difficult time. Although you may have lost your loved one in the physical presence, continue to cherish the memories of such a humble, gentle, and gracious gentleman.
Dr. Edgar E. Malker

We would like to offer our condolences to the Brooks family. Please continue to lean on the Lord for comfort and strength in this trying time. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 James and Sherry McClure 8

God has called another angel home. I looked forward to seeing him come through the door at Gaston County Access with his affectionate smile and words of encouragement in a toxic environment. Thank you for sharing J Van Brooks with us.

Mr. J.Van has been a life long friend and dear neighbor to the Huffstetler Family for my entire life. My grandparents, Pervie and Isabel Huffstetler, were one of the first people to settle here on Fancy Hill and the fellowship and love that Mr. J. Van and Mrs. Hattie Pearl brought to us has always been such a priceless gift. My Popi thought the world of J.Van and the Brooks family supported us when he and my Mom passed. Our family are all deeply sorry for his passing and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Many blessings, Marla Lepley-Starr