Wilbur Clinton Brooks of Duluth, Georgia passed away Monday, January 29, 2024. Wilbur was

well-known locally and widely regarded as a poet, teacher, philosopher, and occasional

comedian. His love of life and passion for sharing it with those around him was expressed in

poetry, singing, friendly ribbings, and philosophical debates. He loved traveling, Georgia

football, and civic participation.

Born in Elberton, Georgia in April of 1927, Wilbur was the youngest son of Joseph and Rentie

Brooks. His mother was a celebrated teacher in a one-room schoolhouse. His father was a

hardworking man of many trades who pulled the family through hard times in rural Georgia

during the Great Depression.

After high school, Wilbur briefly attended Georgia Tech - where he has lightheartedly recounted

being told that maybe college wasn't the best place for a "distracted" young man. He changed

course and eventually enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from May of 1945 to July of 1946.

Wilbur's choice to serve followed in the footsteps of his older brothers, Joseph Theodric "Theo"

Brooks, Jr., and John "John Mac" Brooks.

With the end of World War II, he eventually found his way to attending University of Georgia,

where he first graduated with an undergraduate degree and later went on to earn a law degree.

After university, he worked with Crawford and Company as an office manager and insurance

adjuster.

During this period, he met Vivian Maxwell and started a family. Wilbur eventually moved his

family to Atlanta, joining a local firm as an associate and staying for several decades until

eventually retiring as a full partner at Chambers, Mabry, McClelland, and Brooks.

His legal skills were well documented. A fellow attorney once noted that you wouldn't like to face

Wilbur in a courtroom, as the man was always prepared and presented exceptionally strong

arguments for his clients.

In his spare time, he was a longtime member of the Druid Hills Golf Club, an active participant in

the Sugarloaf Shuffler Society, and a regular attendee of friendly breakfasts at Family

Restaurant in Duluth.

He was also a devout Christian, Deacon Emeritus, and beloved congregant at First Baptist

Duluth.

Wilbur Brooks is survived by his son, Clint Brooks, daughter-in-law, Wendy Brooks, and

grandsons, Scott Krumpe and Jeremy Brooks. He is preceded in death by wife Vivian Brooks,

daughter Margaret "Peggy" Krumpe, and son, Theo Brooks.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made in his name to your favorite

charity.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Duluth First

Baptist Church.