THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, December 21, 1995 TAG: 9512210319
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B10 EDITION: FINAL
DATELINE: VIRGINIA BEACH LENGTH: Short : 27 lines
Robert Brooks, 85, of the 1100 block of Barrs Road, Burton Station, a retired farmer, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1995, in DePaul Medical Center.
Mr. Brooks, a native of Enfield, N.C., was the son of Silas and Mattie Bell Brooks. He was the widower of Eula Collins Brooks and a member of the old Oak Grove Baptist Church, formerly located in Burton Station. He had been self-employed and sold produce to Farm Fresh and Value Fair supermarkets.
He is survived by a devoted nephew, Willie D. Martin Sr. and a loving niece, the Rev. Joyce K. Martin and their two sons, Willie Jr. and Patrick K. Martin. He was predeceased by a sister, Pearl B. Martin.
A funeral will be conducted at noon Saturday in Olive Grove Baptist Church by the Rev. Joyce K. Martin. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will be placed in church at 11 a.m. Saturday. The family will be at 3632 Pamlico Circle, Norfolk.
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