Joe Brooks, age 47, of Dallas, GA, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012.
He was born in Blythville, AR, on December 15, 1964, to Mary Brooks and the late, Glenn D. Brooks. Mr. Brooks had worked for Georgia Tech in the Research Institute for 20 years and was working in Space Management for Georgia State University. He was of the Catholic faith and was a great guy, son, brother and friend.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Blattel Brooks of Dallas, GA; sister, Carol Longfellow of Dallas, GA; nephew, Nathan Brooks; nieces, Christine Longfellow and Sandy Longfellow; and girlfriend, Karen Rheney of Acworth, GA.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Clark Funeral Home, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 3525 Piedmont Road, NE, Building 6, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305.
Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com