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VanLee Brooks Obituary

Van Lee Brooks 78 of Syracuse, New York; was born on, September 4, 1937. He passed away peacefully at Loretto Rest Home on February 7, 2016. Upon retiring from General Electric he worked at the Salvation Army. He was an active member of Alcohol Anonymous with more than 27 years of sobriety.
He was preceded in death by his loving parents the late Van Franklin and Rosie Mae Brooks of West Memphis, Arkansas. Van is survived by two children Kevin Lee Brooks (Antoinette) of Mableton, GA and Vanessa Lee Brooks of Binghamton, NY; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Calling hours will be Friday, February 12, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home, 143 Martin Luther King West, in Syracuse with Funeral Services to follow by 1 p.m.




Date of Death: February 7, 2016

Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Feb. 9 to Feb. 10, 2016.
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Thank you Brother for the warm smile and always being my friend.. Going to miss you. Sleep in Peace..

Gail

February 24, 2016

Rih Van, I didn't know u very well and when I did meet you , you were very sweet and pleasant. I would see you in passing on the west side , outside and I brought nahsjee to see you , you had the biggest smile when u saw him. , I'm really sorry to hear of your passing. I've come to know that God makes no mistakes. So if this is his will , he's a gained a brave angel. ..To the family, may God keep you in comfort during this difficult time.

Pam Ganzy

February 12, 2016

I extend my deepest sympathies to Van from your Brother and Sisters twelve step meeting on Saturday mornings Terry B. We will miss your quiet presents and message of Make a meeting every day.!!!!

February 12, 2016

Sorry for your loss, your Dad was a valued AA'er- he will be greatly missed.

Dee T

February 12, 2016

Van was such a kind person. I have known Van since 1989 and have always thought of him as a a true friend. His smile always warmed my heart. Heaven has a new angel when God took him home. Rest In Peace my friend.

Penny Radigan

February 12, 2016

Van has been a friend for nearly 25 years. He was a truly kind, gentle and admirable man who will be greatly missed.

Geoff Wright

February 11, 2016

I extend my deepest sympathies to Van Brooks Entire Family. May the soul of Van be at peace with our Heavenly Father...

Angie Green Emanuel

February 11, 2016

Van will be truly missed. He was one of the rare AA members who followed the 'true' message and program. He was kind, inspirational, and sweet. Blessings and prayers to his family!

Laura K

February 11, 2016

You were a wonderful guy. You always made us feel like you were our Uncle. R.I.P

Mr.& Mrs. William Mitchell

February 11, 2016

I am sorry too hear about Van, he was like an Uncle to me. R.I.P

Sharon Mitchell

February 11, 2016

I knew van from a.a. He was very insrirational and a wonderful person. May God bless this family and comfort them at this time. With all my love. William.

william jones

February 10, 2016

to Vanessa Kevin and all the green girls may god bless you and give you comfort. I wish that I could be there love all of you keeping you in my prayers aunt Donnie

February 10, 2016

Rhonda Kearse-Gary

February 10, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

JF

February 10, 2016

Denise Holland

February 10, 2016

Van was my brother Kevin and sister Vanessa father, but he was also my stepfather as well. I just want to say I'm sorry for the loss of their father. My condolences to you both. Van will be remembered for so many things that he did, said and attribute to are lives. He always had the right thing to say when you needed advice. What I will remember most about him is that smile and laugh that he had, lol! May you R.I.P. Van

Jacquelyn (Jacquie) Green

February 9, 2016

RIP Van you lived a wonderful life filled with love, peace and happiness. My condolences to Kevin and Vanessa love you.May God keep you both strong through this. God B!ess

Patricia Green

February 9, 2016

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