Mr. John Lewis "J.L." Brooks, age 83, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life Friday, September 22, 2023, at his home.  J.L. was born October 28, 1939, in Dalton, Georgia, a son of the late Jess Lafayette "Fate" and Mary Opal Buchner Brooks.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Brewer, a granddaughter, Alaysia Ford, brother, David Brooks, sister and brother-in-law, Judy ad John Gilmore.

J.L. worked at Shaw Industries for over thirty years, he also drove a school bus for Whitfield County Schools for over twenty years.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Airforce.

J.L. is survived by his wife, Brenda Hatfield Brooks, and would have celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary on his birthday, October 28, 2023; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Diane Brooks all of Tunnel Hill, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Cindy Brooks of Cisco, GA, Twana and Chris Amos of Dalton, GA; daughter-in-law, Christy Brewer of Calhoun, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Sandra Brooks of Elizabethtown, KY, Lee and Deb Brooks, and David Brooks all of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Ashley and Seth Langston, Valeria Ann and Chuck Simmons, Whitney and Jumi Ware, Tyler McClure, John Brooks, Jacob S. Brooks, and Caleb M. Brooks; a number of great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held Monday, September 25, 2023, at his home with his brother, Reverend Joe Brooks officiating.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30721, 706.226.4002www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org and www.ogr.org.