Hartford City, IN
Dwight Brooks, 59, passed away, Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Dwight was born on December 18, 1951 in Kenova, West Virginia to Orval and Mary Agnes (Wight) Brooks. When he was five years old his family moved to Indiana. Dwight graduated from Blackford High School in 1970 and then attended Ashland Community College. He married Sharon Younts on February 14, 1973 in Eaton.
Mr. Brooks worked for BorgWarner for 13 years and was a member of the Warner Gear Union. He had a deep love of music and played in several local bands. He loved guitar, the banjo and mandolin. He was an avid Colts fan and also enjoyed NASCAR and NHRA.
He is survived by his loving wife Sharon Brooks, two daughters Lynn Marie Price (David), and Tracey (Caylor) Brooks (Jeremy Murphy), his mother, Mary Agnes Brooks, one brother, Gregory Brooks, and four grandchildren, Brandon, Marcus, Elizabeth, and Abigail.
Dwight was preceded in death by two sons, Bryan Brooks and Justin Brooks and his father, Orval Brooks.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Keith Williams presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Eaton.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Tuesday, September 20 and after 12 Noon prior to services Wednesday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
