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GENE WESTBROOK Obituary

WESTBROOK, GENE "BEANER". August 28, 1941 - May 17, 2011 Warm Springs, Georgia- Gene "Beaner" Westbrook, 69, resident of Warm Springs, GA., went home on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at his residence. Memorial services are scheduled at Kings Pasture Community Church, Hamilton, GA on Friday, May 20, 2011, 11 a.m., with Pastor Gino Zalunardo officiating, according to Striffler- Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus. Mr. Westbrook, son of the late Edward Louie Westbrook, Sr. and Avis Ruth Cobb Westbrook, was born August 28, 1941 in Gainesville, GA. He and his family owned and operated Westbrook Motors in Hialeah, FL for 60 years. Mr. Westbrook was a member of Kings Pasture Community Church of Hamilton, GA. He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Westbrook. Mr. Westbrook is survived by his wife, Dee Westbrook of Warm Springs, GA; one son, Paul Westbrook and his wife Dani of Fortson, GA; three daughters, Theresa Driver of Warm Springs, GA, Heather Morataya of Columbus, and Nadine Parks of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Ed Westbrook, Jr. and his wife Sue of Covington, GA; 2 sisters, Betty Ewing and her husband Joe of Hialeah, FL and Diane Westbrook of Covington, GA; eight grandchildren, CJ, Lerin, Ashley, Katie, Kaitlyn, Kyle, Brook, and Zoey; many other relatives and friends. Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on May 20, 2011.

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Heather

August 31, 2011

Hey Daddy, I miss you so much. I wish you were still here. I love you. I keep replaying the messages on my voicemail to hear your voice. Sunday you would have been 70 years old, we had a party for you, but you already know that. Things are just not the same without you. xoxo Hey XQB117! Love your daughter-

Mary Scarbrough

May 26, 2011

Dearest Dee, Heather, and Family
Today my heart and prayers go out to each of you as I heard of your loss. Through the years I heard you speak of Gene so much seems like I knew him. Many prayers my friends. May God bless you all with strength and comfort.

Tina Lehne

May 25, 2011

This is a great loss for My Auntie and my cousins and my uncles grand babies!!! We may not always understand the reasons however we are a strong family and will make it through!!!! I love you !

Traci Winchester

May 23, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Know that my prayers will continue for you dear friend. God bless you always. Lots of love and sincerest sympathy!

May 23, 2011

Dee,

I just learned of your husband's passing and want to let you and your family know that you have my deepest sympathy.

Annette Goldring
Aflac

Jeff Werner

May 21, 2011

To the Westbrook family, I am truly sorry to hear of Gene's passing. He was always so nice to me and taught me so much about the car business and my family always enjoyed doing business with such an honest family. My prayers and thoughts are with the whole family during this sad time. I will always remember Gene and his wry smile
Jeff Werner (Academy Auto Parts)

Pamela Westbrook

May 21, 2011

Dear Aunt Debbie and family I was so sorry to hear of Beaners passing He will be greatly missed He was such a cut up and could make u laugh But God has called him home to his house to be another angle to look down and watch over you all Gene will always be with you luv ya all

May 20, 2011

Dee and family,
We are so sorry for your loss
Love Mickey and Stacy
Pembroke Pines, Florida

Barbara Wiley

May 20, 2011

Dee,I am so sorry for your loss. God's Grace is sufficent and He will give you peace and comfort as you and your family go through these difficult days. Praying,

Karen Moore

May 20, 2011

He was a wonderful father and husband and will be remembered by all who knew him well.

Karen and Bill Moore

May 20, 2011

Dear Dee, Heather and Theresa,
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. My Mom, Ella Burkett just passed away on 4/25/11 and can understand the tough times you are going through now. Just keep trying to remember all the good times and that will help some.
Love,
The Moore Family, formerly of Palm Springs North
Karen, Bill and Matt and Mandy

May 20, 2011

your old school friend Jack Ledbetter and wife Joanie.Our love & prayers,May God bless you.

Ana Corbo

May 20, 2011

I have lnown most of the Westbrook Family from the age of my two oldest children 4 & 6 years old and became very close to Bonnie and her childen Ronnie (Bubba) & Gina. After many years my daughter Shailyn & Gina became best friends and as life may have it now they are sister-in-laws as my daughter married Bubba almost 2 years ago in Georgia so the Westbrook family is very dear to me and my family.

Although we personally do not know this side of the Westbrook family my family extends our deepest condolences for this loss of such an amazing person.

Brent Spivey

May 20, 2011

Mama Dee- My prayers and love and support are with you and your entire family. The strength and courage that you all show is a true insparation to me. I love you guys.

Jim & Terry Ruggles

May 20, 2011

Debbie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. "Beaner" was a wonderful person and gave everyone so many laughs. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. We miss all the good old times hunting and fishing. The memories will keep you strong and he will always be looking after you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Art Simon

May 20, 2011

As I drove down Palm Avenue last month, I thought about the Westbrook clan and all of the good times we had! I am sorry to hear about Beaners passing and am praying for the family.

Wanda Youngren

May 20, 2011

Dee, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cathy Rimer

May 19, 2011

Debbie - Our love and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories comfort you and bring you peace. Our Deepest Sympathy.

May 19, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers!! I love you and Gene very much.
Stephanie Stringfellow

Brenda Collins

May 19, 2011

Dee, I am so sorry to hear the news, I am praying for you and your family. He will surely be missed. He was a wonderful man.

JoAnn King

May 19, 2011

Dee, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ami Baggett

May 19, 2011

Dee, I am very sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers! May God bless you and bring you through this.

Donna Woodworth

May 19, 2011

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers.

Jackie Taylor

May 19, 2011

Dee & Family,
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

TIFFANY MELVIN

May 19, 2011

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. WE WILL ALL MISS SEEING MR WESTBROOK IN THE OFFICE.

Charlene Shepperd

May 19, 2011

Dee,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's death. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

May 19, 2011

Dee,
I am sorry to hear about your husband's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Charlene Shepperd

Lori Shaw

May 19, 2011

Dee, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Linda Sparks

May 19, 2011

Dee,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Paul Westbrook

May 19, 2011

Our prayers are with the family.I lived in Hialeah also and we have a daughter Diane.

Paul Westbrook

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