William Thomas Brake
May 2, 1941 ~ February 19, 2017
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ROCKY MOUNT - William Thomas "Tommy" Brake, age 75, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on May 2, 1941, he was the son of the late Richard Lewis Brake and Dorothy Bulluck Brake. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Janice Weaver Brake; and brother, Richard Lewis Brake, Jr.
Tommy served in the United States Navy Underwater Demolition Team. Early in his career, he went on to establish Brake Plumbing and Piping. A man of great faith, he was a member of Ridgecrest Worship Center. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-nieces and nephews play sports. Tommy also enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching the Chicago Cubs play baseball. Tommy was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Tommy leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughters, Kandy Haggerty and husband, John, of Rocky Mount; and Jennifer Michelle Brake and fianc, Curt Bright, of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by grandchildren, John Parker Haggerty and Thomas Holden Haggerty; brother, Donald Ray Brake (Trish); sisters, Connie Hamlett (Jimmy); Sandra Gardner (Billy); Debra Calhoun (Wayne); and Lolita Keel; several nieces and nephews; Anne Bailey (special relative); and Selita Davis (special caregiver).
A Celebration of Tommy's Life will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 7:30 PM at Ridgecrest Worship Center, 1120 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount with Pastor Kelly Shope officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM prior to the service. A Committal Service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the home of Kandy Haggerty, 431 Charlotte Ave., Rocky Mount.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ridgecrest Worship Center, 1120 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Ridgecrest Worship Center
1120 West Mount Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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Wednesday 2/22, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Ridgecrest Worship Center
1120 West Mount Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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Wednesday 2/22, 7:30 pm
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Thursday 2/23, 10:00 am
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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So sorry to hear about Tommy’s passing. He was a good friend of my daddy, Basil Lewis. Praying for the family. From Sherrie Lewis Brake
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of William Thomas Brake The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer
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Tommy will be missed. True friend he was. I had privilege to work alongside Tommy and Dickie for many years. We had lots of talks about raising girls and let me tell Kandi and Jennifer, he did love ya’ll and Janice, well I’m so glad they are reunited. Later in life, it was such a joy to see them together after church at the restaurant enjoying Sunday lunch. I could go on and on but Tommy was always special. RIP my friend and brother!!!!
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