Charles Wayne Brooks

Charles Wayne Brooks, born August 28, 1934, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021 at the age of 87 after a heroic battle with Parkinson’s.

Charles graduated from Texas A&M University in 1955 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for Lockheed Martin (formally General Dynamics) for over 45 years, during which he married the ‘Bride of his Youth’, Martha Brooks in 1957. As a continuous learner, he obtained his Professional Engineering license and a Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering. He worked on numerous aircraft and ushered in the new age of computer integration.

Charles was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort Worth. In his later years, Charles found more ways to serve, he counted money on Mondays after church services, served at Worship on Wednesday and First Hand in which he provided food and clothing to anyone in need. He had a big heart, a witty sense of humor and an even greater laugh.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Brooks, two children, Christopher Brooks and wife Kim and Allyson Walker and husband Randal, and three grandchildren, Savannah Brooks and fiancé Jacob Dobson, Jacob Perry and wife Kelsie and Seth Brooks.

In lieu of flowers, the Brooks family asks that you donate to First Presbyterian Church or Punching Out Parkinson’s (punchingoutparkinsons.org).

Celebration of life will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 1000 Penn St Fort Worth TX 76102, on Friday October 29 at 11am in the Great Hall.