Alton Forrest Brooks Obituary
In loving memory of Alton Forrest Brooks (New Britain, Connecticut), born in Woodson, Arkansas, who departed this world on June 21, 2024 at the age of 102. Alton Forrest leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alton Forrest Brooks to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Pink Brooks and Fannie Brooks (MacBeth); his spouse Caretha Eloise Jones of Chattahoochie, FL.; his siblings, Thomas Brooks, Pink Brooks Jr. and Rubye McMurray; his nephews, Sherron and Nolan McMurray; his niece LaVette Cross; his children, Alvin Brooks, Ronald Brooks and Diane Brooks-Guiles; his grandson Richard Guiles; his stepson Calvin McIlwain; Ruth Brooks (Blanton).
He is survived by: his daughter Maxine Harris of Pasadena, CA; his grandchildren, Andréa Lust (Matthew), Angélique Brown (Geoff), Julian Guiles (Iris), Rishard (Brooke) and Roger McIlwain; and his stepchildren, Rev. Dannita Lofton of Durham, ME, Yvonne McIlwain of New Britain, CT, Albert "Buddy" McIlwain III, Daryl McIlwain of Portland, ME, Rev. Jeff McIlwain of Saco, ME, Scott McIlwain and Mark McIlwain of Skowhegan, ME. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and treasured friends.
