10/28/2025
This was a good young man and he will be missed by many. I am glad to say i was able to know james for a time and will always remember his up beat personality. Rest in peace young man and our prayers for all family and friends involved.
Edit to add: Celebration of life will be held at 2:00 Saturday November 8 at Rio Revolution Church at 3419 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. Participating first responders and others will meet at 1:00 at Justice Center.
Anyone who wants to donate on behalf of James can give directly to Memorial funeral home or to an account at CBBC bank.
Yesterday we lost not only an employee, but a friend and a loved one. He was an angel from God, and God allowed us to have him in our lives a few short years. He was a precious soul and a helper to anyone he met. He can never be replaced. His loyalty and love to our family and company was absolute. He loved being a part of the first responders community. The people he came into contact with on the job immediately loved him as well and often remarked what a fine young man he was. Today, we know he is with Jesus, but our hearts ache missing him. We appreciate all emergency response people, Alcoa police, and all the citizens who helped on the scene. A special thank you to those who were on the scene before emergency personnel and came to his aid. He will forever be in our hearts. Please continue praying for the family.
Rest in peace, our sweet, sweet friend and loved one, James Brooks.