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Rev. Henry BROOKS Jr.

1927 - 2022

Rev.  Henry BROOKS Jr. obituary, 1927-2022, West Mansfield, OH

BORN

1927

DIED

2022

Henry BROOKS Obituary

BROOKS, Jr.,

Rev. Henry Ward

Rev. Henry Ward Brooks Jr., passed away on 4/8/22, at age 94. He was born on 5/22/27, in West Mansfield, Ohio, to

parents, Henry Ward Brooks Sr. and Arizona Brooks. Henry was a graduate of Findlay College and of The United Theological Seminary in Dayton, where he served as Vice President for 35 years. He served in the Navy during WWII and was an avid pilot. Henry was an activist for social justice and participated in marches with Dr. Martin

Luther King in Selma, Alabama. Henry had a gentle sense of humor, always had a kind word and smile, and had a gift for engaging people. A celebration of life service will be held on 4/30/22, at 11:00 am at the York Center United Methodist Church, West Mansfield, OH.

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Apr. 24 to Apr. 28, 2022.

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Rutendo and Israel

May 1, 2022

We will miss your happy smile and kindness! Thank you for all your love and support! May you rest in God´s loving arms!

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