Robert Brooks, Sr

Robert Stowe Brooks, Sr., 80 years of age, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Woodridge Assisted Living in Monroe.

Stowe was born November 11, 1935 in Union County to the late Robert Glenn Brooks and the late Alma Henrietta Griffin Brooks.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Love's Grove United Methodist Church, 4360 Polk Ford Road, Stanfield. The funeral service officiated by Rev. Jim White will follow at 3:00 PM. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Alice Brooks of Monroe; son, Robert Stowe (Pam) Brooks, Jr. of Monroe; daughter, Mary Brooks (Jim) Ellis of Monroe; grandchildren, Ben (Hope) Brooks of Charlotte, Dan (Kasey) Brooks of Monroe, Mary Anna Ellis of Boone; five great grandchildren, Ava, Henry, Theo, Abby, and Maci Alice Brooks.

A farmer his entire life, Stowe loved nature and all things outdoors. For 65 years he faithfully tended the land and animals that brought so much joy to his life.

Memorials may be made to Love's Grove United Methodist Church, PO Box 276, Stanfield, NC 28163.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Brooks family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com