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Joseph Brooks Obituary

BROOKS Joseph Everett Brooks on Monday, January 5, 2009. Age 53 years. Preceded in death by his parents Everett Benjamin Brooks and Theresa Perraut Brooks. Survived by Patricia Brooks Wolf of Lexington, KY, Sharon Marie Brooks of Louisville, KY, Frances Brooks Kolbeson of Austin, TX, Rosemary Vena Brooks of Cynthiana, KY and Dr. Michael A. Brooks of Cynthiana, KY. Also survived by 3 nephews. Friends and employees of West Jefferson Hospital are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Friday, January 9, 2009 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be from 8:00 AM until time of Mass. Interment will be in St. Edwards Cemetery, Cynthiana, KY. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to St. Edwards School, 107 N. Walnut Street, Cynthiana, KY 41031. To sign and view the online guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jan. 8, 2009.

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Sharon Brock

January 13, 2009

It was great knowing & working with Joe for over 25 years. We shared many great memories from West Jefferson and at the Satyricon Mardi Gras Balls! You will be sadly missed. My condolences to Joe's family.

Kathy Meaux

January 13, 2009

Joseph:

You were a wonderful boss and an even better friend. You fought a long hard battle and now you are at rest. I will miss your funny laugh!! We had some good times together!!

Go rest in God's hands!!

Your friend and colleague:
Kathy Meaux

WEST JEFFERSON CCU STAFF CCU

January 9, 2009

YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS.JOE BROOKS WAS A VERY NICE PERSON TO WORK FOR. NO MORE PAIN. YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW..REST IN PEACE JOE!!!!!YOU WILL BE MISSED GREATLY!!!!!!!

Tammy Ferguson

January 9, 2009

All your trials are over now.You fought a good fight.Lay your weary head down & rest in peace.You are somewhere over the rainbow now and you will be missed.

Pattie Sims

January 8, 2009

Joe was a good friend and a very dedicated employee. He enjoyed his work and always put in 110% whether he felt good or bad.
He has always kept a positive outlook on
life. He will be missed by many.My deepest sorrow to his family he
spoke of you often and I know he missed being home in Kentucky.
Pattie Sim

Kenny Tucker

January 8, 2009

Along with all of our Forum for Equality members, am sharing our deepest condolences with the entire Brooks family during this difficult time,

Judith Nasralla

January 8, 2009

To all of Joe's family from his longtime friend, Judy. My deepest sympathies. Joe was such an example in the way he persevered no matter what came his way. He always looked forward. I will miss him.

rosa davis

January 8, 2009

you are in god hands his at peace now

Scott, Michelle, Stefan and Ryan Wolf

January 8, 2009

Joe was a kind and caring man who will be missed by friends and family. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

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