CARL BROOKS, JR.
ABBEVILLE…..Carl Brooks, Jr., a resident of West Point, Georgia and formerly of Abbeville, Alabama, passed away Tuesday morning, October 06, 2026. He was 55.
A Going Home Celebration will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Wright Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel with eulogies by Bobby Brooks. Burial will follow in the New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Abbeville, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Brooks was born in Fort Gaines, Georgia to the late Carl Brooks, Sr. and Vera Mae Jackson Brooks. A proud graduate of Abbeville High School, Class of 1989, he was a man of many talents and versatility. During his high school years, he was an active member of the ROTC and participated in Track and Field, demonstrating his discipline, determination, and commitment. His passion for the culinary arts led him to attend culinary school in Chicago, where he further developed his skills and love for cooking. He went on to enjoy a long and dedicated career as a chef with Trinidad Benham Corporation, where he shared his talents and passion for preparing meals. Beyond his many accomplishments, Mr. Brooks had a unique personality and a few special interests that made him one of a kind. He was presently working with Trinidad Benham Corporation. A long-time member of New Bethel Baptist Church, Mr. Brooks held his faith dear to his heart. Over eight years ago, he made his home in Georgia. His memory will live on through the countless lives he touched, and he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Brooks.
Leaving to cherish his memories are his son, Antwon Marquese Brooks (Christina); his siblings, Timothy Brooks (Tamika), Cynthia Brooks, Latonya Brooks, Kenyetta Brooks, Maurice Brooks, Shaterra Brooks; his grandchildren, Avrianna Brooks, Andrea Brooks, A’Lola Brooks, and Antwon Brooks, Jr.; his several nieces and nephews; other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Authur Richards, Rex Craddock, Keith Mills, Jamal Mills, Ricky Darby and Devion Smith.
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