Alvin Brooks

Brooks, Alvin Muscoe (Screech), 85, passed away on April 6, 2019. Alvin was predeceased by his wife, Shirley Moon Brooks; sisters, Frankie Hodges and Hazel Andrews; brothers, Richard and Cecil Brooks, as well as his parents, George and Daisy Brooks. He is survived by his children; Jeff Brooks (Sara), Kay Carlton (Rusty), Taylor Brooks (Connie); grandchildren Ligon Paleczny (Ryan), Corbin Brooks, Millie Carlton and Sterling Brooks; great granddaughter Sally Paleczny; siblings, George Brooks and Ann Schools.

Alvin graduated from Tappahannock High School and served in the U.S. Army. He returned home upon being honorably discharged and married Shirley Moon.

Alvin worked into his 80’s. When not working, he enjoyed picking blackberries or any fruit he could turn into jelly, squirrel hunting (walking in the woods), helping his children and others with projects, being involved with his church, and all family get togethers.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Beale Memorial Baptist Church in Tappahannock. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel, Tappahannock, is assisting the family with arrangements.