Leo Brooks

Leo Brooks obituary, Adrian, MI

Leo Brooks

Leo Brooks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marry Funeral Home - Tecumseh Chapel on Mar. 22, 2023.

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Leo Brooks, age 87, of Tecumseh, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Lynwood Manor, Adrian, Michigan. He was born on May 7th, 1935, in Tazewell, TN, to Gillis and Nelia (Surbur) Brooks. Leo married Bonnie J. Covell on August 30th, 1957, in Angola, IN and she survives. He worked as a Supervisor and Pallet Maker until his retirement in May of 1997. Leo enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, four wheeling, gardening and being outdoors. He also enjoyed sports, including the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and the Michigan State Spartans. Leo and Bonnie had great fun traveling with the Ollie's Group Tours.
Leo's family would like to thank everyone at Lynwood Manor and Hospice of Lenawee for their exceptional care Leo received.
In addition to his wife, Bonnie, Leo is survived by his daughters, Lorie (Gary) Easton and Lisa (Michael) Waters of Tecumseh, and Susan (Tommy) Johnson of Tipton; two brothers, Winston (Mary) Brooks of Clinton, TN, and Bobby (Fay) Brooks of Lafayette, IN; one sister, Buelah (Charlie) Ausmus of Jefferson City, TN; five grandchildren, Chad (Jacque) Easton, Katie (Mike) Nicholson, Joshua (Kimberly) Waters, Mike (Kim) Waters and Nathan (Tamara) Waters; and 10 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Aster Brooks and Billy Brooks; and one sister, Lillian Yeary.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Tecumseh Chapel. Reverend Richard Mortimer will officiate the services. Visitation will start at 11:00 until time of service. Burial will take place in the Macon Cemetery.
You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Lenawee or to the Lenawee Humane Society. Envelopes are available at Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Tecumseh Chapel. To view Leo's Funeral Service, Please go to https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1261327
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Loni

March 28, 2023

My Sincere Condolences to the family.
I `am So Sorry for the loss of your love
One. May you find Comfort in your
Beautiful heart and treasured every
memory that holds a special place in
Your love ones heart, may God give
You the strength to endure this difficult
Time, and continue to bless your love ones.

Genesis 2:7; 3:19).

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