William Thomas Brake

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 fiancé, 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.
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.