Mr. Walter Charles Brooks

February 1, 1927 – May 15, 2023

Mr. Walter Charles Brooks, age 96, of Valley Head, Alabama, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 15, 2023.

He is survived by:

Daughters and Sons-in-law: Jolene and Dale Gilbert, Norma and Danny Hulgan, & Martha and Bennett Browder

Grandsons: Rick Gilbert, James Hulgan, Matt (Traci) Hulgan, & Bennett (Cyndle) Browder, Jr.

Granddaughters: Rebecca (Terry) Haney, Laura Gilbert, & Mandi (Joseph) Goza

Great-Grandchildren: Ashley (Dalton) Dunn, Sydney (Marshal) Heath, Emily Hulgan, Jordan Goza, Luke Hulgan, Logan Goza, Ross Hulgan, & Savanna Goza

A host of Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Wife of 74 years: Christine Hales Brooks

Parents: William Perry Brooks & Vada Elizabeth Callaham Brooks

Son: Charles Robert Brooks

Brothers: Jewell D. Brooks, Floyd L. Brooks, Gilbert J. Brooks, W. Marvin Brooks, L.C. Brooks, William Perry Brooks, Ernest D. Brooks, & Jimmy L. Brooks

Sisters: Cleo Brooks Snow, Ruby Geneva Brooks, & Hazell Nell Brooks

Pallbearers: Rick Gilbert, James Hulgan, Matthew Hulgan, Bennett Browder Jr., Terry Haney, Joseph Goza, Jordan Goza, Luke Hulgan, Logan Goza, & Ross Hulgan

Special thanks to SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to New Home Baptist Church (5383 County Road 126 Henagar, AL 35978)

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Funeral

Date of Funeral: Graveside Service on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 with Military Honors

Funeral Location: New Home Cemetery (HWY 40 to County Road 120, right beside New Home Baptist Church in Henagar, AL)

Funeral Time: 5:00 PM

Officiating: Rev. Dale Gilbert

Burial

Date of Burial: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Burial Location: New Home Cemtery (Henagar, AL)

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14 entries.

Martha McCurdy from Henagar wrote on May 17, 2023 at 9:44 pm

Love and prayers for your Family.

Brenda & James Moreno from Decatur, ALABAMA wrote on May 17, 2023 at 5:05 pm

Our condolences to the Brooks family on their loss of great uncle Walter he will truly be missed.

Betty Fike from Fort Payne wrote on May 17, 2023 at 1:43 pm

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family at this difficult time.

Kathy turner from Atlanta wrote on May 17, 2023 at 7:51 am

Martha,
Please accept our prayers and well wishes for you and your family in your time of need.
The Turners

Debbie Chadwick from LaFayette wrote on May 16, 2023 at 11:46 pm

Lots of prayers are going up for you guys.

Katherine Sutter from Oxford, Alabama wrote on May 16, 2023 at 2:16 pm

I am praying and thinking of you and your family Comfort and peace is my prayers for you and Danny

Angela Goza from Crossville wrote on May 16, 2023 at 12:32 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, may the Lord wrap his comforting arms around each and everyone of you and give you peace in this time of loss.

Jimmy Dixon from Pleasant Grove wrote on May 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm

I’ve asked the Lord to wrap His loving arms around you and yours Norma, to comfort you and give you peace.

Brenda Wilhite from Fort Payne wrote on May 15, 2023 at 11:50 pm

Prayers of comfort and peace for all the family.

Doris and Andy Williamson from Greenup, ky wrote on May 15, 2023 at 11:01 pm

So sorry to hear of Mr Brooks passing. Psalms 23. Keeping you and the family in our prayers.

Gaynell Wade from Rainbow City wrote on May 15, 2023 at 10:46 pm

I'm so thankful to have been a part of caring for Mr. Brooks. I love all of you!!

Mary Ellen Swanson wrote on May 15, 2023 at 10:37 pm

May the Lord give you comfort and peace.

Mike & Charlotte Bouldin from Collinsville wrote on May 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm

Loved Uncle Walter, I'm sorry for your loss, but also glad he is at rest now. Love the family.

Sherrie Collins from Fyffe wrote on May 15, 2023 at 9:35 pm

We're so sorry for your loss! He & Christine we're so sweet & good to our Mom.
Heaven gained another Angel! Sending prayers!