John Eugene Brooks, 62, of Wytheville, VA departed from this life at his residence. He was born on December 23, 1963, in White Plains, NY to John Oliver Brooks and Veronica A. Robertson Dancy.

He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Dancy, one uncle, Alfonzo Robertson, and three aunts, Awilda Robertson Britto, Mary Elizabeth and Alberta Dandridge.

John served in the United States Military. He obtained an associate’s degree in education. He attended ministerial school at a prayer and praise seminary in Buffalo, NY. He participated a virtual bible study every Tuesday morning.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include, his loving mother, Veronica A. Robertson Dancy; his wonderful son Ryan (Danielle) Anthony Gomes of West Hartford, CT; one daughter, Adrianne Boni Brooks (Stacey) of Minneapolis, MN ; two grandchildren, Ryelle and Skylar Gomes both of West Hartford, CT; three brothers, Anthony Burdette, Shaun, and Donnell Brooks all of Savannah, GA; one sister, Jan Roberston of MD; four niece, Mercedes Ann Brooks of MD, Stephanie Leonard, Gloria Britto, both of CT and Tonya DePina of NY; one nephew Wayne Tucker of Durham, NC; special relatives, Frances Draper Blanch Dandridge, Jackie Jones, Sarah Jane Gamble, Lula Watkins all of Martinsville, VA, and Beverly Florece of Ridgeway, VA, and a host of other relatives and friends.

A family visitation will be held at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette Street, Martinsville, VA. Dr. Charles Whitfield will be presiding. The burial will be private.

A public viewing will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Hairston Funeral Home. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home Live via Facebook.

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