Avus M. Brooks departed this life December 13, 2025. He is survived by his four sons, Linell (Tammera), Avus Jr., Maurice (Kendra), and Terrence Brooks, five brothers, two sisters, and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Professional services entrusted to Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where the family will receive friends Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First Union Baptist Church, 6231 Pole Green Rd., on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 12 noon. Interment First Union Baptist Church Cemetery.