David Alexander Brooks

David Alexander Brooks, 80, of Statesville, passed away November 2, 2022, following a valiant battle.

Mr. Brooks was born March 18, 1942, in Charlotte, NC. He was the son of the late Fisher A. Brooks and Frances Hunter Brooks.

David is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Mary Brooks, sisters, Carolyn Buboltz and Gloria Hinson as well as his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is further survived by two precious canine friends.

David graduated Garinger High School and Central Piedmont Community College, both in Charlotte. He was a proud US Air Force veteran. Mr. Brooks held diverse jobs, including Headstart preschool teacher, guitar instructor, and oil rig offshore man. He retired in 2007 from All Seasons Marina as a boatyard manager/ travel lift operator and later enjoyed RV traveling and playing golf.

As he requested, there will be no service. Following cremation, ashes will be scattered in favorite SC, NC and VA locations.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to one of the following: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Wounded Warriors or Australian Shepherds Furever.

Life’s journey in not to arrive safely at the grave in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn-out shouting, “HOLYCOW… WHAT A RIDE!”

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/

Wounded Warrior Project
PO Box 758516, Topeka KS 66675
Tel: 1-877-832-6997
Web: http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Australian Shepherds Furever
2910 S. Archibald Ave, Suite A607, Ontario ON 91761