Clarence was born June 7, 1933 in Wilkes County to the late Charlie and Lena Brooks.
He served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Thomasville.
Clarence is survived by his beloved wife of 56 yrs, Betty Jo Brooks, of the home; sons, Danny Clarence Brooks and wife Lorie, Gregg Walter Brooks; daughter, Cindy Jo Blackburn and husband Clyde; granddaughter, Jessica Anne Brooks; grandsons, Wesley Clyde Blackburn and wife Fallon, Dustin Clarence Brooks and Bryan William Blackburn, all from Thomasville.
The family will receive friends Sunday May 15, 2011 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Thomasville Funeral Home, followed with a 3:00 pm chapel service; interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Church.
Memorials can be made to Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.