Carl Brooks

Carl “Buddy” Brooks, Jr., age 84, of Deltaville and a Korean War veteran went to be with the love of his life, Joy Campbell Brooks who preceded him in death 2007 after fifty-six years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters. Buddy had several passions in his life, Joy, family, baseball, singing, his country, hunting and fishing. He spent his early adult years touring Richmond churches singing with his four buddies from Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was the incredible force behind the move of the Lakeside Little League to Club Road and planned, bulldozed and built with three others what was to become quite a legacy for the boys of Lakeside where he was president for many years. He mentored many, was loved by all and always had time for a child. Survived by his son, David Brooks (Julie); a daughter, Sissy Womack (Mike); grandchildren, David, Charlie and Artie Brooks and Ashley Grace Womack. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon on Monday, November 30, 2015 in Philippi Christian Church. Interment will follow in Philippi Memorial Gardens Cemetery both in Deltaville. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Hunters for the Hungry, P.O. Box 304, Big Island, VA 24526. Arrangements by Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Saluda.