James K. Brooks

James “Jim” Brooks, 81, Milford, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

Jim was born on Nov. 25, 1940, to Theodore “TR” and Inez Brooks in Caneyville, Ky. He moved with his family to Milford in 1953 when he was in fifth grade. He graduated from Milford High School in 1960.

In September 1964, Jim married Margaret Hollar. She survives. They have two children, Kelly and Clay.

Jim started working when he was in sixth grade, at Campbell’s Market, Milford, and worked there through high school. After graduation, he went to work at RR Donnelley and Sons, Warsaw.

On Sept. 15, 1963, he joined the Indiana National Guard Army and served through Sept. 14, 1969. He trained at Fort Knox, Ky., and Grayling, Mich., as a mess sergeant.

He returned to work at RR Donnelley and Sons following his service training, with a career spanning 42 years, working his way from a roll tender to customer service supervisor before retiring Sept. 14, 2002.

He began managing South Shore Golf Course in Syracuse in October 2005 and continued until October 2020.

Jim was a member of the United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 236 for 54 years and Kosciusko Masonic Lodge No. 418 for 57 years. He volunteered at the Milford Food Bank until his passing. Upon retirement, Jim enjoyed attending his grandsons’ many athletic events and golfing with the “Milford Mafia.”

Additional survivors include children, Kelly (Jeff) Carson and Clay (Mindy) Brooks; grandsons, Mason (Lynnsey), Jacob, Jared, Grant and Ty, all of Milford; brothers, Bob (Ann) Brooks and Kenny Brooks all of Milford; sister, Susan (Scott) Crist, Bradford, Ohio; nephews, Rob Brooks and Jason Brooks, Lynn Crist and Ryan Crist; and niece Annie Crist.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ted Brooks; niece, Amy Crist; and son-in-law, Darrell Krugman.

Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, followed by a service at 3 p.m. at Mishler Funeral Home, CR 900N and SR 15, Milford.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Milford Food Bank.