Our condolences to the Brooks family and the Lumberton, North Carolina Fire Department. FireFighter Thomas Brooks, 48, an eighteen year veteran of the Lumberton Fire Department, died Thursday, January 31, 2002. Thomas had participated in strenuous physical training and 3 calls during his shift. The following morning his crew members were unable to wake him, he died in his sleep.

     Calling hours are at Biggs Funeral Home in Lumberton on Saturday, February 2, from 7-9PM. Funeral will be held at Mt. Airy Baptist Church on Sunday, February 3, 3PM. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. A memorial fund has been established and donations may be made to: