October 13, 1920
The Macon Daily Telegraph
J. D. Brooks, aged 67 years, expired at his home at Gordon, at an early hour yesterday morning following an illness of several days. Mr. Brooks was a well known Wilkinson county farmer. He was an active member of Clear Creek Baptist church. H. F. and C. C. Brooks of Macon, are sons of Mr. Brooks, and besides these two, he has eight more and two daughters, besides his widow. The funeral and interment will be held this morning at 11 o'clock from the church of which he was a member.
Funeral service:
October 15,1920
The Macon Daily Telegraph
The funeral services of Mr. J. D. Brooks were held last Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at Clear Creek church. Mr. Brooks died at his home at Gordon, Ga. at 6:30 Tuesday morning after an illness of several days. He was 67 years of age and a pioneer resident of Gordon. Surviving him are his widow and 12 children: H. F. and C. C. Brooks of Macon; and J. J., Fred, Julian, Cecil, Eugene, Norman, Ira, Marian, and J. D. Brooks. Jr.; and Mrs. W. R. Dykes, all of Gordon, Ga.
Besides his relatives he leaves a large circle of sorrowing friends.
October 13, 1920
The Macon Daily Telegraph
J. D. Brooks, aged 67 years, expired at his home at Gordon, at an early hour yesterday morning following an illness of several days. Mr. Brooks was a well known Wilkinson county farmer. He was an active member of Clear Creek Baptist church. H. F. and C. C. Brooks of Macon, are sons of Mr. Brooks, and besides these two, he has eight more and two daughters, besides his widow. The funeral and interment will be held this morning at 11 o'clock from the church of which he was a member.
Funeral service:
October 15,1920
The Macon Daily Telegraph
The funeral services of Mr. J. D. Brooks were held last Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at Clear Creek church. Mr. Brooks died at his home at Gordon, Ga. at 6:30 Tuesday morning after an illness of several days. He was 67 years of age and a pioneer resident of Gordon. Surviving him are his widow and 12 children: H. F. and C. C. Brooks of Macon; and J. J., Fred, Julian, Cecil, Eugene, Norman, Ira, Marian, and J. D. Brooks. Jr.; and Mrs. W. R. Dykes, all of Gordon, Ga.
Besides his relatives he leaves a large circle of sorrowing friends.
Family Members
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James Joe Brooks
1880–1924
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Henry Freeman Brooks
1882–1943
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Charles Clifton "Charlie" Brooks
1884–1954
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Maggie Brooks Dykes
1886–1962
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Fred D Brooks
1897–1979
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Julian Franklin Brooks
1899–1981
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Cecil Pinkney Brooks
1901–1979
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Clarence Eugene Brooks
1902–1998
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Norman Ezra Brooks
1905–1969
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Ira Sanders Brooks
1909–1976
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Miriam Lucille Brooks Barlow
1910–2001
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Joe D. Brooks Jr
1913–1993
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