Funeral service for Steve Valerie Brooks, age 75, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted at 2 PM Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Kirk Smith and Bro. James Strope officiating. Burial will follow in the Lincoln Cemetery.
Steve was born on July 9, 1943 in Lincoln County, Tennessee to the late Dorothy Dimple Milstead Brooks, and William Clayton “Bill” (Louise Ashby) Brooks. Paul McCartney once said, “You can judge a man’s true character by the way he treats his fellow animals.” Steve was an animal lover, he enjoyed rescuing dogs and cats. Mr. Brooks was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church and worked as a heavy equipment operator with Lincoln Paving and Wright’s Paving. He passed away on July 4, 2019 at Lynchburg Nursing Center.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Carolyn Sue Shelton Brooks; sister, Billie Jo (David) Holt of Fayetteville; niece, Phyllis (Randall) Johnston and their daughter, Hannah; niece, Janet (JÜrgen) Mohr and their son Michael; niece, Angie Brooks; step-brother, Delton (Linda) Ashby of Petersburg; brothers-in-law, Terrell (Sarah) Shelton of Fayetteville, and Andy (Karen) Shelton of Flintville; sisters-in-law, Oneita (Jimmy) Wolaver of Fayetteville, and Markeita (John) Novak of IL; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and step-mother, Steve was preceded in death by a brother, Barry Clayton Brooks; and a brother-in-law, Brent Shelton.
Visitation with the family will be from 12 PM until 2 PM on Sunday at Higgins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Southern Alliance Spay Neuter Clinic, at 2703 Huntsville Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Steve Valerie Brooks.
12 Comments To "Steve V. Brooks"
#1 Comment By Martha Howell On July 5, 2019 @ 4:28 pm
So sorry for your loss.
#2 Comment By Barry kent On July 5, 2019 @ 8:30 pm
Sue so sorry for your loss. Saw Jimmy & Oneita last week at the race track in Paducah and they said Steve was in rough shape.
#3 Comment By Linda Jan Zielinski On July 5, 2019 @ 9:56 pm
My handsome cousin, so sorry! He was always special to us!
#4 Comment By Bobby & Sheila CArter On July 5, 2019 @ 11:37 pm
Bobby and I are so sorry to hear this. Bobby was talking about what a nice guy he was.
#5 Comment By Carol Simms On July 6, 2019 @ 1:04 pm
Sue so sorry about Steve sending prayers your way
#6 Comment By Sandra Neal On July 6, 2019 @ 3:40 pm
I am so sorry for this loss, know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers,
#7 Comment By Judy Stafford On July 6, 2019 @ 8:46 pm
Sue and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Steve. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With Love,
Judy
#8 Comment By Bill Monk On July 6, 2019 @ 11:06 pm
Very fine man. Love & respect to you Sue.
#9 Comment By Rosalind Lindsey On July 7, 2019 @ 12:02 am
Such a big heart.
#10 Comment By Terry and Jerry McGehee On July 7, 2019 @ 12:15 am
Ms. Sue,
So very sorry to learn of Steve’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you…Terry and Jerry McGehee
#11 Comment By Katie Womack On July 7, 2019 @ 1:40 pm
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God put His Loving arms around you during this very difficult time.
#12 Comment By James Bonner On July 8, 2019 @ 5:47 pm
Sue and family; I’m sorry for your loss. I remember Steve well.