Obituary

Thomas Orie Brooks
(April 14, 1926 - September 28, 2012)

Thomas Orie Brooks, 86, of Huntington, passed away at his home on Friday, September 28, 2012. He was born April 14, 1926 to the late Otis and Virginia Berry Brooks. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alva Bowles Brooks; a brother, Otho Brooks Sr.; a daughter, Geneva Hargis and a great grandson Austin Blake. Tom worked for Foleys Horticulture Services as a tree trimmer for many years. He finished out his later years working as a grounds keeper at Guyan Golf & Country Club. Tom loved going fishing, playing cards, watching boxing on his tv and growing tomatoes was his favorite pass time. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Steven Dotson and Mitchell and Barbara Wheeler all of Huntington; two sons, Thomas Ray Brooks and his companion Debra Fitzpatrick of South Point, Ohio and Roy Brooks and his wife Pauletta of Huntington; step-son, William Patrick of Huntington; one sister, Letha Dolen of Ohio; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Dannals for his patience and care. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers, Caleb Brooks, David Dotson, Paul Brooks, Lyle Brooks, Greg Brooks and Shawn Caudill. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m Monday, October 1, 2012 at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville with Pastor Jesse Lacy officiating. Burial will follow in Baylous Cemetery. Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.