Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by one son, Audrey Mae Austin.

He is survived by his wife, Viola Calloway Brooks; one stepson, Billy Hollifield and wife Sharon of Kings Mountain; one stepdaughter, Leisa Hollifield Mathis and husband Robert of Swannanoa; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral Home is serving the family.