Brother Peacemaker not only fixes vehicles in his tiny body shop on Main Street in Carrboro, he ministers to anyone needing a little touch-up of their own. He lives and works his faith, operating a business that’s as good for your soul as it is for your car. Born in Chatham County, Brother moved to Carrboro in the 1970s to join a group of mechanics operating a full-service garage. He soon discovered he wasn’t a great mechanic and switched over to bodywork. He learned techniques from veteran experts and realized he had a talent for the craft, and he saw a beauty in it that he hadn’t found in auto mechanics. In 1984, Brother became a sole proprietor, opening the Gates of Beauty Body Shop at 405 East Main Street. When he’s not working at the shop, Brother serves as chaplain for the Chatham County Agricultural & Industrial Fair Association. He is featured in Richard Ellington and Dave Otto’s book, Carrboro: Images of America, and the ArtsCenter’s Hidden Voices project.
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