Donnie Ray Brooks

Obituary: Donnie Ray Brooks 63, of Concord entered the gates of Heaven on Easter morning April 24, 2011 from his residence. Donnie was born September 13, 1947 in Rowan County. He was the son of the late Raymond Odell and Marie Cress Brooks. He retired from IBM where he was a systems analyst. He was a member of Pitts Baptist Church and was attending River Rock Baptist Church in Harrisburg. Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 27 at Whitley's Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Don Davis. Inurnment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday April 26 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Whitley's Funeral Home. Donnie is survived by his wife, Joanne Fowler Brooks of the home, a son; Gregory Scott Brooks (Jennifer) of Tampa, Florida, a daughter; Shannon Brooks Kvist (Benji) of Albemarle, 3 grandchildren; Lauren Burden, Delaney and Caitlin Brooks. Donnie and the family are also supported by a loving and extended family including; Ms Joan Traini of Southington, CT., and Mrs. Pam Pinnix of Spencer. The family request memorials be made to: River Rock Baptist Church, 930 Lee Ann Drive, Concord, NC 28025 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 26 at Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 27 at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: Inurnment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park