Forrest Clay Brooks, age 59, of Auburn, GA, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013. During his life, Forrest enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and making canes. He loved going to the beach. Forrest was preceded in death by his father, Holroyd Brooks. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Denise Byrd Brooks of Auburn; his mother, Martha Clay Brooks of Dunwoody, GA; two sons, Samuel Forrest (Ashlee) Brooks and Jamison French Brooks, both of Auburn; two sisters, Rene Nelson of Marietta, GA and Kerri Hunter of Acworth, GA; and two grandchildren, Shelby and Jacobs Brooks. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 21, 2013 at Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Auburn, GA, 8:00 pm with Pastor Rob Ballard officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Smith Funeral Home, Winder, GA, is in charge of the arrangements.