Calvin Lee Brooks Obituary

Athens Banner-Herald
January 3, 1945

BROOKS - Mr. Calvin Lee Brooks, age 33, died Monday, January 1st, 1945, after an illness of three years. Mr. Brooks is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elenor Brooks of Gainesville: two daughters, Miss Betty Joe Brooks and Miss Jacquelin Brooks of Gainsveille; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Brooks of Danielsville; one sister, Mrs. Libson James, Chicopee, Ga.; three brothers, Mr. James H. Brooks, U.S. Army; Mr. T.L. Brooks, U.S. Navy; and Mr. Eugene Brooks of Danielsville. Funeral services were this Wednesday afternoon, January 3rd, 1945, from the West End Baptist church with Rev. Allen Vine officiating, assisted by Rev. J.A. Crumbley of Gainesville. The following gentlemen served as pallbearers; Mr. Clarence Aaron, Mr. Hosey Brooks, Mr. Jim Aaron, Mr. Libson James, Mr. Odell Edwards and Mr. Sam Fortson. Interment was in the Princeton cemetery. Clyde McDorman Funeral Home, 220 Prince avenue.