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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jul 7, 2025

William Lloyd “Bill” Brooks, a retired attorney and judge, died June 30 at his home in Nashville at age 83. Brooks practiced law in Tennessee for more than 55 years, beginning in 1966, both in private practice and as house counsel for two companies. He received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law and often performed pro bono legal work. In addition to his law and counseling work, Brooks served as judge of the Belle Meade City Municipal Court for 10 years. Services were held at 11 a.m. CDT on July 8, at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 4715 Harding Rd., Nashville 37205, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Contributions may be made to the church or to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 311 W. Seventh St., Columbia, TN 38401.