Gene Tunney "Granddaddy" Brooks age 89 of Burgaw went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday May 21, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 29, 1927 in Kingsport TN, son of the late William and Mandy Bustler Brooks. He served honorably in the US Army during WWII.

Granddaddy loved NASCAR racing and gardening. He was a good mechanic and enjoyed working on engines. He worked at Stricklands Heating and Air and was best friends with Jeff Strickland. Granddaddy never met a stranger. He was head Deacon at Calvary Chapel, sang in the choir and was naturally gifted at playing the spoons. He lived a good Christian life and loved everybody. He dearly loved his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Ann Oldham Brooks; a daughter, Vera Hutchison and husband Karl of OK; a son Ronnie Eugene Brooks; Step Children, Deborah M. Cole, Larry McGirt and wife Jackie, Sherry Lynn Spencer and husband Terry, Bobby McGirt and wife Tracy; 9 grandchildren, Tabbatha Boyett, Jason Cole, Melody Rouse, Bethany McGirt, Melissa Spencer, Robert Bue II, Erin Scott, Ian Hutchison, and Stephane Babson; 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Tuesday May 23, 2017 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tony Fontana and Reverend Lanier Furr will officiate.

The family will receive friends at 1:00PM one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice 1406 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401

You are invited to sign the guest book above and write a tribute to the family if you wish.