James Edwin Brooks, 79

James Edwin Brooks, 79, of Mooresboro, passed away Wednesday, January 9,2013. 

A native of Cleveland County, he was born December 18,1933, a son of the late `Grady Buren and Dorothy Edna Greene Brooks. He was retired from Gardner Electric after 30 years of service. He was a member of Race Path Baptist Church. He was also a founding member of the Ellenboro Fire Department serving over 40 years, served on the Board of Directors for the Ellenboro Fire Department for over 30 years and was the former fire chief.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Toney Brooks; one son, Danny Brooks and wife Kathy of Mooresboro; one daughter, Lynn Hoppes and Husband Shannon of Ellenboro; one brother, Grady Brooks and wife Cindy of Ellenboro; four Grandchildren, Ashely Brooks, Casey Brooks, Matthew McDaniel, Brooke McDaniel; three step grandchildren; Christy Jordan, Travis Reep, Keltize Hoppes, and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Race Path Baptist Church with the Rev. Randall Cooper and Rev. John Godfrey officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County P. O. Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043

McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Brooks Family.