Henry Luther Brooks

June 7, 1943 - February 21, 2020

Henry Luther Brooks, age 76, of Flat Rock, AL, died at his residence Friday morning, 21 February 2020. He was employed by the City of Chattanooga as Director of City Services until his retirement in 2000. As a member of Trenton United Methodist Church, he was a member of several committees and had worked as a youth leader. Henry was also a member of Valley Hunting Club of Paint Rock, AL, and an avid fisherman. As a volunteer, he supported SpiritHorse Freedom Ranch, where he taught special-needs children archery, horseback riding, swimming, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents Elbert Luther Brooks and Helen Virginia Harris Brooks. Survivors are his wife of 55 years, Lucy Brooks; his daughter, Michelle (Clinton) Dalton of Fort Payne, AL; his sons, Doug Brooks of Charlotte, NC, and Mark Brooks of Flat Rock, AL; his granddaughters, Shelby (Jeremi) Harleston, Landen Brooks, and Ansley Brooks; his sister, Ginger Brown of Tunnel Hill, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 23 February 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at Trenton United Methodist Church with Rev. Reece Fauscett officiating. Family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at Ryan Funeral Home and one hour prior to service at Trenton United Methodist Church. Internment will be held in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted by Trenton United Methodist Church and SpiritHorse Freedom Ranch at (P.O. Box 826 Tunnel Hill, GA, 30755). A special thank you is extended to the staff of ABC Hospice for their excellent care and concern. Please share expression of sympathy at ryanfuneralhome.net. Arrangements are by Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton, GA.