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Albert Brooks Obituary
URBANA — Albert M. Brooks 81, of Urbana passed away Sunday July 5, 2020 in his home. He was born September 10, 1938 in Urbana; the son of Albert M. Sr. & Virginia A. (Heater) Brooks.
Albert started working at a very young age to help raise his siblings and support his family prior to his marriage. He retired from Skelley Lumber after 38 years of service, also worked for the Urbana City Water Department for 10 years.
Albert was a member of the Urbana Freewill Baptist Church and was a devout Christian who loved his Lord. He was a kind compassionate loving husband, father, grandfather and a true friend. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years Agnes (Peters) Brooks; daughters Beverly J. Hines, Carol S. (Bryan) Fathbruckner; grandchildren include Nikki (Kenneth) Rose, Carolyn (Charles) Pine, Brooks Timothy Hines, Heather M. (Kirby) Newkirk, Bryan Albert (Kayla) Fathbruckner, Steven (Ashley) Fathbruckner; 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Debbie Lee; his siblings David Brooks, Gayle Silveria and John Brooks.
Pastor Grant Cordell will officiate a private family funeral service at the convenience of the family. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory West Liberty, Ohio 43357.
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Audrey K Norris
July 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss our prayers and thoughts are with you. The Ratcliff family
Joyce Bowman
July 11, 2020
So sorry to hear of Albert's passing. He was always so nice, friendly and helpful when I dealt with him at Skelley's. He took great pride in his work and was one of the best when it came to screens & frames. Condolences to his family.
Juanita Brooks
July 9, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Albert was a good man and a loving husband and father. My prayers are with you today and I the days to follow
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