Sam Peirce Brooks

Sam Peirce Brooks, age 54, of Bentonville, Arkansas died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 peacefully at home. He was born October 12, 1968 in Springdale, Arkansas the son of W. Ely and Judith (Cluff) Brooks.

He graduated from Clemson University and enjoyed a career in supply chain and logistics, most recently with Outdoor Cap of Bentonville, Arkansas.

Sam was an avid sports fan and enjoyed spending time on the water. He was a founding member of the Rasputins.

He is survived by: his wife; Elizabeth Millard Christopher, one daughter; Legare Ann Brooks, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, his mother; Judith Cluff Brooks, of Bentonville, his siblings; Barry Brooks Bennett, of Atlanta, Georgia, Walter Ely Brooks Jr., and his wife Jeannie, of Charleston, South Carolina, Thomas Brotherton Brooks, and his wife Nancy, of Charleston, South Carolina, John Richard Brooks, and his wife Vivian, of Summerville, South Carolina, Michael David Brooks, of Summerville, South Carolina, Robert Craig Brooks, of Charleston, South Carolina, Jill Brooks Lumbard, of Bonneau, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his father, W. Ely Brooks.

A celebration of Sam’s life will be announced at a later date by his family.

Memorials may be sent to: Clemson Alumni Center, 109 Daniel Drive
Clemson, South Carolina 29631-3006. alumni.clemson.edu