THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, May 11, 1995 TAG: 9505110381
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B8 EDITION: FINAL
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James Vernon Lee Brooks of the 500 block of Byron St., a retired foreman, died May 8, 1995, in Chesapeake General Hospital.
Mr. Brooks was born in Norfolk County and was retired from Weavers Fertilizer Co. after 35 years. He was a member of New Mount Olive Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary A. Brooks; five daughters, Carolyn Lawrence, Mary Brooks, Patty Brooks, Valerie Brooks and Latricia Brooks of Chesapeake; five sons, James V. Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Gather Brooks, Jay R. Brooks and Calvin Brooks of Chesapeake; four sisters, Corine Lawrence, Florine Hinton, Mary Smith and Shirley Thomas of Chesapeake; 23 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in New Mount Olive Baptist Church by the Rev. Walter Mitchell. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Fitchett Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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