Calvin Teal "CT" Brooks, Jr., of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017, at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. He was 90 years old.

CT loved the Lord, Jenky, Katie (his beloved pet), his family and social gatherings. He enjoyed shagging at the beach and a good conversation. CT was never at a loss for words and never met a stranger. He established Brooks Sandwich House in 1973, reaching his dream of creating the "World's Best Burger and Hotdog." CT's famous chili recipe was achieved through dedication and hard work that resulted in the continued success that Brooks Sandwich House enjoys today. CT has left his legacy to be carried on by Scott and David Brooks, and third generation to Lauren, Teal and Jacob Brooks.

CT was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Teal and Carrie Honeycutt Brooks, his sisters, Ruth Reynolds, Faye Purl, Bryte Faggart, Elaine Mills, Louise McDaniel and Frances Summerell, and brothers, Bill, Bob and Buck Brooks.

CT is survived by his wife, Virginia (Jenky) Ruby Brooks; children, Scott Brooks and wife, Angela, David Brooks and wife, Frances, Teresa Gandy and spouse, Ron, and Gina Clark and spouse, Joey; his brother, James Dixon Brooks and wife, Jan, of IL. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Jacob, Lauren and Teal Brooks, Abby Hobson and spouse, Brian, Chrissy Duffin and spouse, Drew, Jared Gandy, Ryan Clark, and Megan Tesfaghi and spouse, Simon; and great grandchildren, Kinley and Rhyker Duffin, and Yohannes and Ruby Tesfaghi.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 5:00 pm Sunday, at Idlewild Baptist Church in Matthews. A funeral service will be held 4:00 pm Monday, August 21, 2017, at the church. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.

Donations may be made to Idlewild Baptist Church Building Fund, 12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews, North Carolina 28105.

Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel, Mint Hill, North Carolina.