Celebrating the life of
Mr. Beverly R. Brooks
June 06, 1911 - November 21, 2007
Mr. Beverly Rutzler Brooks, 96, died Wednesday night November 21, 2007 at Hospice Savannah.
Mr. Brooks a fourth generation Savannian was born June 6, 1911. A 1928 graduate of Savannah High School, Mr. Brooks acquired his law degree from South Texas School of Law in Houston, Texas. After many years in Texaco's legal department, he managed the Motor Supply Company in Brunswick, Georgia founded by his father-in-law W. Lee Thompson. From 1963 until his retirement, Mr. Brooks managed the Macon, Georgia office of Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation. Upon retirement, he moved to Daytona Beach, Florida and later returned home to Savannah. Mr. Brooks was formerly a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, the Texas State Bar Association, the Brunswick Rotary, the Macon Kiwanis Club, and other social, business, educational and religious organizations.
Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his father, Charles P. Brooks; his mother, Norma Derby Brooks Alcorn, of Savannah, one brother, Derby E. Brooks, two sisters, Kathryn B. Henry and Dolly B. Walters, and a grandson, John R. Brooks of Brunswick, Georgia.
Survivors are a son, Thomas L. Brooks and wife, Barbara, of Savannah; three daughters, Nancy B. Bryant and husband, Mike, of Haig Point, Daufuskie Island, South Carolina; Beverly B. Hudson and husband, Gerald, of Marietta, Georgia; and Meta B. McClain and husband, Stephen, of High Springs, Florida; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and a cousin, John H. Baker, Jr. and wife, Gladys; and many nieces and nephews.
A private family service will be held at Bonaventure Cemetery on Tuesday, November 27.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, remembrances be made to Hospice Savannah, P. O. Box 13190, Savannah, Georgia 31416 or Bethesda Home for Boys, 9520 Ferguson Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
Please sign our on-lines guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Dear Tommy, Nancy, Beverly, and Meta I was so very sorry to learn of your father's death. I remember him fondly as I think about growing up in Windsor Park. I remember that he was kind, and that he always had a smile. I've wondered about all of you a lot over the years. Please know that your old friends are thinking of you and praying that you will find comfort in remembering what a wonderful father you had. With love, Carol Ann Collier Narozniak
- Carol Ann Narozniak, Paducah, KY
Memories of the Brooks Family Ya'll were the family down the street that I so much enjoyed spending time with. I can't speak of one of you without touching on memories that include the rest of you. Daddy B was always so sweet. That's what I remember most about him. Who could ask for more as their legacy! Mama B made the best dill pickle sandwhich in the world! I love them to this day, I remember the little VW that one of you lucky ones got to use. Shamefully, I remember telling my mother that those cigarettes she found in a shoe box on my closet shelf belonged to Nancy Brooks. Like Mother really believed that! And, there's BB. I will never foget how I cried when she married Gerald because he was taking her away from me! My very special friend for so many years. My love goes out to all of you. If saying goodby to your daddy wasn't a private thing, I would be there with you. He was a gentle and loving person; and I know you will miss him. Love, Lillie Carol
- Lillie Carol, Brunswick, GA
Was very sorry to learn of Beverly's death. As a young lawyer, he was so very helpful to me while he was at the Macon office of Lawyers Title.
- Clinton O.Pearson, Lawyer, Brunswick, GA
Tommy, Nancy, Beverly, and Meta, Clara joins me in expressing our condolences on the passing of your father. I have often thought of both him and your mother over the years. Presently, we are at our place at Big Canoe and I don't have Carmel's email address to tell her, but will call her later. Our thoughts are with you all. Bill & Clara Stewart
- Bill & Clara Stewart, St. Simons Island, GA
I am so sorry about your dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Nettie
- Nettie Lanham, Clarkston, GA
We're thinking about you and hoping you can find ways to soften your grief with wonderful rememberances of Daddy B. He was a special man,and we'll miss his obvious pleasure at seeing us the few visits we made at Thanskgiving. God bless his soul. Love to all of you, Butch and Lou
- Butch and Lou Weaver, Panama City, FL, FL
Dear Tommy, Nancy, Beverly, and Meta I was so very sorry to learn of your father's death. I remember him fondly as I think about growing up in Windsor Park. I remember that he was kind, and that he always had a smile. I've wondered about all of you a lot over the years. Please know that your old friends are thinking of you and praying that you will find comfort in remembering what a wonderful father you had. With love, Carol Ann Collier Narozniak
- Carol Ann Narozniak, Paducah, KY
Memories of the Brooks Family Ya'll were the family down the street that I so much enjoyed spending time with. I can't speak of one of you without touching on memories that include the rest of you. Daddy B was always so sweet. That's what I remember most about him. Who could ask for more as their legacy! Mama B made the best dill pickle sandwhich in the world! I love them to this day, I remember the little VW that one of you lucky ones got to use. Shamefully, I remember telling my mother that those cigarettes she found in a shoe box on my closet shelf belonged to Nancy Brooks. Like Mother really believed that! And, there's BB. I will never foget how I cried when she married Gerald because he was taking her away from me! My very special friend for so many years. My love goes out to all of you. If saying goodby to your daddy wasn't a private thing, I would be there with you. He was a gentle and loving person; and I know you will miss him. Love, Lillie Carol
- Lillie Carol, Brunswick, GA
Was very sorry to learn of Beverly's death. As a young lawyer, he was so very helpful to me while he was at the Macon office of Lawyers Title.
- Clinton O.Pearson, Lawyer, Brunswick, GA
Tommy, Nancy, Beverly, and Meta, Clara joins me in expressing our condolences on the passing of your father. I have often thought of both him and your mother over the years. Presently, we are at our place at Big Canoe and I don't have Carmel's email address to tell her, but will call her later. Our thoughts are with you all. Bill & Clara Stewart
- Bill & Clara Stewart, St. Simons Island, GA
I am so sorry about your dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Nettie
- Nettie Lanham, Clarkston, GA
We're thinking about you and hoping you can find ways to soften your grief with wonderful rememberances of Daddy B. He was a special man,and we'll miss his obvious pleasure at seeing us the few visits we made at Thanskgiving. God bless his soul. Love to all of you, Butch and Lou
- Butch and Lou Weaver, Panama City, FL, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
