Dr. Thomas Marion Brooks, age 88, of Athens, GA passed away on December 13, 2017. Tom participated in many lives as a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Teacher, Counselor and Friend. He leaves behind many loved ones including his wife Brenda Cude Brooks, his daughter, Deborah (Dan) Ward, son Matthew (Janet) Brooks and family, daughter Becky (Phil) Block and family, brother Marshall (Susan) Brooks and family, and sister-in-law Gladys Brooks and family. The family will celebrate Tom's life at a later date. Lord & Stephens East is in charge of arrangements (www.lordandstephens.com). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Athens YWCO Building Project, 562 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30605 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.giftfunds.stjude.org/TomBrooks