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Tom L. Brooks, 74

July 29, 2023

Tom L. Brooks, age 74, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023 at home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry and Edith Brooks. He was a devoted husband to Sue for 29 years. Tom graduated from J.P. McCaskey High School in 1966.

Tom owned and operated Brooks Auto Restoration for forty years. He was a member of the Mount Joy Sportsman’s Club, ran the Junior Rifle Program and participated in the thirty caliber shoots. Tom enjoyed stock car racing, taking his ‘54 Ford to car shows, collecting and displaying WWII Homefront Memorabilia and participating in military parades in his 1942 Jeep. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Lancaster.

In addition to his wife, Sue, Tom is survived by his two stepdaughters: Laura Petrosky and Shelly Culbertson; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his brother Harry F. Brooks.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. 17602 from 5pm-7pm. A service will take place on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at St. James Episcopal Church, 119 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA. 17602 at 10am with a viewing one hour prior. Burial to follow at Riverview Burial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s honor to Hospice and Community Care, https://www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org/in-honor-in-memory-gifts/.

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July 06, 2023

My sympathy to Tom’s friends and family. A good and decent man gone too soon. Tom is a patriot, a great American citizen who defined what our country is all about and now in the company of other such men. Rest In Peace. Dean Miller

July 05, 2023

Sue we are very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences, Dave and Lisa Renninger (Gillis)

July 05, 2023

Tom was a great guy who ran a well known restoration business, sad to hear of his passing, he will be missed. Richard Hanna

July 04, 2023

Sincerest sympathy on the loss of such a well-liked and peaceful person.  
Bob White and Pat White (Mount Joy Sportsmen’s Assoc.)

July 04, 2023

Tom encouraged me when I first started shooting rifle at Mount Joy Sportsmen’s Association 7 years ago. We’ve been friends every since. Our Sunday morning breakfasts prior to the rifle match were always a lot of fun with Tom’s witty comments and joking. I am very happy I got to know Tom Brooks for as long as I did. May he rest in peace and I pray for comfort for his family.
Alex Pierce

July 04, 2023

I have known Tom through the cardiac rehab program at Lancaster Regional Hospital and through the once a month breakfast gathering that Tom organized after the hospital closed. I always enjoyed the time I spent with Tom and wil miss him. My condolences to Tom’s family and friends. I am out of town for the week and regretably will miss the service. Mike Hite

July 03, 2023

My condolences to the Brooks family.It was an honor and privilage to have had a mentor like Tom as a member of the Mount Joy Sportmens Association. You will be missed! R.I.P. Tom
Pedro A. Mena
 

July 01, 2023

Tom, a genuine person and friend. Jere and Sue Herr

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Wednesday, July 05, 2023
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
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Lancaster, PA 17602
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Lancaster, PA 17602
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