Mr. Jerry Richard Brooks, 84, of McDonald, TN passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at a local assisted living facility.
He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church. He retired from the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga after 34 years of service in 2001. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was always willing to lend a hand or teach someone how to do things.
Jerry enjoyed restoring old cars, attending car shows and arguing the virtues of Chevy vs. Ford.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jackson and Mamie Jenkins Brooks. His loving wife of 50 years Shirley Faye Brooks of Cleveland, sister, Jo Ann Powell of Ooltewah and grandson Clint Scoggins of Cleveland.
He is survived by his daughter, Ami Burns (Jimmy), of McDonald, and son Brad Scoggins of Cleveland; brother, Jack Brooks, Jr. (Sandy) of Hixson; grandchildren Chayse Burns of McDonald, Preston and Jordan Scoggins of Cleveland and great grandson Bowen Scoggins of Dalton.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2024, at Hilcrest Memorial Park with Pastor Shane Williams officiating. A private family visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday before the service. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Corinth Baptist Church, 216 Corinth Church Road, McDonald, TN 37353. Special thanks to his good friend Annette and the ladies of Life Care Centers of Ooltewah.
Pallbearers will be Chayse Burns, Preston Scoggins, Joseph Archer, Jeremiah Million, Brad Scoggins, and Jimmy Burns.
Online condolences may be made at www.pfhcleveland.com
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