North Wales Man, Naval Officer Who Earned Purple Heart And Bronze Star, Dies at 77

Obituary courtesy of Huff and Lakjer Funeral Home.

Billy Charles Brooks, 77 (April 11, 1939 - August 15, 2016), of North Wales, PA, husband of Dianne M. (nee Wolfersberger) Brooks, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 15, 2016.

Bill was a United States Naval Officer who proudly and honorably served his country from 1960-1978, and who was the recipient of a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.

He is also survived by five children, nine grandchildren, one sister, and two brothers.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2016 from 2:00-3:00 PM at Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, 701 Derstine Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446 where his Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM followed by Military Funeral Honors. Burial will be held privately by the family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society, 480 Norristown Road, Suite 150, Blue Bell, PA 19422 or to Grand View Hospice, 700 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960, and would be deeply appreciated by his family.