Guy Edwin Brooks

Guy Edwin Brooks, age 87, went Home to be with his Lord on the morning of January 6, 2013. He was born in Madison County, Georgia, on September 14, 1925. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mary Chandler Brooks. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Otto and Della Davis Brooks, and his sister, Evelyn Brooks Daniel.
Mr. Brooks retired in 1990 from a long career of leadership and innovation in the tread rubber and tire industry. He was a member of Moon's Grove Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II.
Survivors include: children, Ann (John) Cass and Don (Jan) Brooks; sister, Mildred Brooks Strickland; grandchildren, Melissa (Brian) Ward, Michael (Allison) Cass, Luke (Tanja) Brooks, Misty (Bryan) Hammond, Sandi (Brad) Moon, Justin (Amber) Brooks, and Brodye Brooks; great grandchildren, Matthew Ward, Hannah Kate and Brooks Cass, Taylor and Eric Hammond, Matti and Lainey Moon, Draygon, Alex, Mallory, and Ivy Brooks. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters-in-law as well as many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Andy Gurley, Wesley Chandler, Terry Chandler, Rodney Chandler, Ronnie McCannon, and Josh Chandler.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Staff of St. Mary's Highland Hills Village and the St. Mary's Hospice Team.
Flowers are optional; donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 238, Hull, GA 30646.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Lord and Stephens, Danielsville. Pastors Tom Dial and Mike Spence will officiate. Burial will follow in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
Lord and Stephens, Danielsville has charge of arrangements.