The Topeka Daily Capital Monday August 21, 1961 Infant Brooks. Thomas BROOKS, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BROOKS, 824 Chestnut, died Saturday evening in a local hospital, shortly after birth. In addition to the parents, a grandmother, Mrs. Winnie BURKS, of Carthage, Mo., and a grandfather, James Brooks of Walnut Grove, Miss., survive. Gaines & Son Funeral Home is in charge.