Obituary of David Wayne Brooks

David Wayne Brooks 64 of Roanoke went to be with his Savior on Monday August 29, 2016. His parents, Raymond and Marie Brooks and a sister, Betty Wissler, preceded him. David Graduated from Jefferson High School and attended Virginia Western Community College. He was a member of Belmont Presbyterian Church for many years. He retired after 17 years of service with TruGreen Lawn Care. He was also a founding member of the Roanoke Valley Mopar Club (RVMC) an organization which was formed on July 18, 1987 in a parking lot with nine people attending. David had a love for all transportation, especially automobiles and airplanes. A very loving and caring husband, son, uncle, and friend who will be dearly missed by all. Left to cherish his memory are his wife and best friend, Charlotte Brooks; two nephews, Michael Duane Church, of Thaxton and Michael Dewain Wissler of Lyndhurst; brothers-in-law, Eddie D. Church, and Jim Wissler; his canine companion, “Valiant”. Along with a host of other relatives and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or to the American Diabetic Association in David’s memory. A memorial service celebrating David’s life will be held 11:00am Tuesday September 6, 2016 in Parkway Wesleyan Church with Pastor Mike Lauridsen officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:00am until service time at the church Tuesday. Condolences may be left for the family at www.simpsonfuneral.com. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 3660707.