Melvin Lloyd Brooks

Melvin Lloyd Brooks, 80, of Tappahannock, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was a retired salesman for Moore’s Building Supply and Tappahannock Building Supply. He was a former member of Tappahannock Jaycee’s and Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a former member of the Northern Neck Home Builders Association, and served in the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Mattye Helen Brooks; and his brother, Billy Brooks.

He is survived by his wife, Terry Bryant Brooks; daughter, April Brooks (Larry Pierson); sister, Dorothy “Cookie” Elliott; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel, Tappahannock, Virginia. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the Dr. Bob McKinley and the Reverend Dr. Candine E. Johnson officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial Donations may be made to the Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer Fire Department, P.O Box 807, Tappahannock, Virginia, 22560, or to the St. Margaret’s School Annual Fund, P.O. Box 158, Tappahannock, Virginia, 22560.