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Gilbert Guy Brooks's Obituary

Gilbert Guy Brooks
Sep 17, 1964 — Jun 24, 2026
Henderson
HENDERSON- Gilbert Guy Brooks, 61, of Anderson Creek Road, died Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Born September 17, 1964 in Durham County, he was the son of the late Greta Coulter Brooks and Gilbert Gamaliel Brooks and was the widower of Robin Richardson Brooks. Guy was a lifelong musician which allowed him to share his talent through songwriting, music production and performing. He was a member of the Castaways Band for more than 30 years, leading the group both as their manager and bassist. A pillar of the Carolina beach music community, Guy supported other musicians throughout his life.

He was a member of Flat Rock United Methodist Church where funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. by Pastor Eric Burmhal. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Guy is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Brooks; his son, Gil Brooks and wife, Irina; a grandson, Jackson Richardson Brooks; his sister, Gela Brooks Beck; two brothers, Geoff Brooks and wife, Michelle and Greg Brooks; his godfather, Millard Thacker; and his niece, Lauren Brooks.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Ashworth, John Arthurs, Billy Darr, Mike Brooks, Brad Carver, Phil Wilson, Rob Brooks and James Temple.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to TR’s Cancer Fighters online at TR's Cancer Fighters or by mail, TR’s Cancer Fighters, Inc., 1306 Painted Tree Lane, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at J.M. White Funeral Home.

04/26/2026

The Carolina Beach Music Awards rolled out its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees this week at HOTO's during the SOS Spring Safari — and the list reads like a love letter to the music, the voices, and the venues that built our scene. CBMA President Peter Carpenter was on hand with the Surf Team for

04/24/2026

Congratulations To All The 2026 Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame Nominees!!

04/24/2026

Our Next Inductee to the 2026 Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame is "The Sand Band"

04/24/2026

Our Next Inductee to the 2026 Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame is "DJ Pat Gwinn - At The Beach"