Mr. Vance Brooks, age 73, of Thomaston, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Brooks was born on January 16, 1951, in Thomaston, Georgia to the late William Beecher Brooks, and to the late Lucile Thompson Brooks.  He worked many years with William Carter Company, then a truck driver for Pepsi Co. worked briefly for Criterion Company in Thomaston, and then he retired from GDOT.  He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lenora Daniels Brooks, brothers, Glenn Brooks, Gene Brooks, and sister, Doris McCarty.

Survivors include his daughter, April (Daniel) Chastain of Thomaston, stepdaughter, Jessica (Shannon) Holliday of Carollton, stepson, Bill (Erin) McDowell of Michigan, sister, Carol (Mike) Compton of Thomaston, grandchildren, Lila Chastain, Jace Chastain, and Liam McDowell.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Coggins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at New Harmony Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.