Charles Clinton Brooks

Charles Clinton Brooks, 87, of Dayton, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2024. He was born on September 7, 1936, in Anahuac, Texas, to Henry Clinton Brooks and Winnie Odell Gregg Brooks.

Charles spent the majority of his life in Dayton, having moved there 59 years ago from Liberty. He graduated from Industrial High School in Lolita, Texas, in 1955, and cherished attending class reunions throughout his life. After graduation, Charles began his career as a meter reader for Gulf States Utilities in Liberty, later transitioning to Gulf Oil, which became Chevron, where he worked as a Lab Tech for 33 years.

An avid outdoorsman, Charles found joy in hunting and fishing. He frequented Del Rio for deer hunting at the lease with his friend Mike, and enjoyed fishing trips at Lake Livingston. His love for wildlife led him to the Anahuac Refuge, where he delighted in observing alligators. Charles was also an enthusiastic reader of westerns, possessing the complete collection of Louis L'Amour books.

Charles had a discerning palate for seafood, particularly relishing fried fish and shrimp, often dining at Pappadeaux and Sartin's Seafood in Beaumont. He had a passion for travel, especially enjoying trips to Fredericksburg to sample wines from local wineries, and cherished the times spent on the road with his beloved wife.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Brooks; his sons, James Clinton Brooks and wife Luda, William Keith Brooks and wife Cacey; his sister, Barbara Hessong and husband Don; grandchildren, Yekaterina Buslayeva, Alexander Clinton Brooks, and Matthew Weston Brooks; numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family members, and many friends.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Winnie Brooks.

At this time, no formal service arrangements have been made. Charles Brooks is under the care of Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas.