Dwight Lamar Brooks, Sr.
February 25, 1942 ~ February 8, 2019
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Dwight Lamar Brooks, Sr., 76, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019, at his home in Candler.
A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Brooks was the son of the late Percy Overton and Lillian Mozelle Moody Brooks, and he was also preceded in death by a son, Dallas Brooks.
He retired after 42 years with Southern Railroad, where he was known by his friends there as "Big Daddy." He enjoyed hunting and fishing and he was a devoted family man and deeply loved his grandchildren, his niece and nephews, his great-nieces and nephews, his extended family, and his dog, Loki.
Surviving are his daughter, Tracy Brooks Warren (Keith); son, Dwight L. Brooks, Jr.; grandchildren, Tyler Pitts and Taylor Nye; and a sister, Linda Rathbone (Carlton).
A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Dennis Thurman at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, and the family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Buncombe County Humane Society
He lived a life that few will ever see again. He crossed the century of railroads and life in the woods hunting. No one in the modern electronic age can appreciate that connection to life. Isaiah 65: 17-25. Please settle in a comfy chair and read this prophecy. Love
One of my favorite friends from Enka High School class of 1960, many memories. Always enjoyed being with Lamar at our High School Reunions. RIP dear Lamar. May God give comfort and peace to those you leave behind.
My thoughts & prayers are with the family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lamar was a great friend to many in school. Always a delight at the reunions.
I will truly miss Lamar & our phone visits. We know the day will come, but it is hard to say goodbye. Lamar’s stars of memory will shine for many.
God Bless each of you.
Barbara Morgan Quedens
I enjoyed working with Big Daddy and he gave me a lot of good advice when I started working on the railroad. He was a good man and will be missed. Praying for the family.
My prayers to the family. I will miss you so much, Lamar. Love, Sue.