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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Brooks
Mercedez Tyra-Brooks
November 19, 2016
Daddy, I love you! You mean the world to me. I was so young when you passed. I'm following in your foot steps joined the Army. I want to be like you and follow in your positive foot steps. So glad to see you had an impact on so many people's lives.
Nette
August 4, 2005
Hi Daddy, hi family also. I just printed out all the the people who signed your guest book Daddy, and will try and send them all a Thankyou card or email somekind of way. Sleep in peace Daddy and will see you and talk to you soon.
PINKIE & OLA IRBY
April 13, 2005
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AS BEING A GENTLEMAN AND A HARD WORKER,AND SHARP DRESSER.MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.
DORIS R. BAILEY THOMAS
April 7, 2005
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
DeRoy Weemes
March 27, 2005
I worked at General Electric with Richard for 34 years!
DeRoy Weemes
2107 Point Wood Rd
Fort Wayne In 46816
Sebrena Rogers/Davis
March 26, 2005
To the Brooks family I worked with Richard at Kitty Hawk. He will be greatly missed. His momories live on in all that knew him. Sincerely Sebrena.
WILLIE F JOHNSON
March 24, 2005
RICHARD & I GREW UP TOGETHER FROM HARMAR SCHOOL TO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL & WORKED TOGETHER AT GE CO.HE IS LIKE FAMILY .HE WILL BE TRULEY MISS.
Lucy Kendricks
March 12, 2005
I will always remember Richard as a very kind person and always had a nice smile on his face!
FANNIE ELOMS
March 2, 2005
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
DAVID L. STARKS
February 24, 2005
I WORKED AT GE WITH RICHARD FOR MANY YEARS.HE WAS LIKEABLE PERSON AND VERY FRIENDLY.
MARCUS E MITCHELL SR
February 21, 2005
TO THE FAMILY OF RICHARD BROOKS ,I KNEW MANY MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY.HE WAS ACTIVE IN MANY EVENTS SUCH AS MLK CLUB.HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY SOMETHING GOOD ABOUT ME & KIND.DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
SANDERS DAVIS JR
February 21, 2005
RICHARD WAS MY NO 1 DOG.WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU.
JENETTA (BROWNLEE) KNOX
February 20, 2005
I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF RICHARD AND MY COUSIN BERTHA, DENISE AND NETTE. SADDEN BY HIS DEATH. GOD BLESS AND ENCOURAGE ALL HIS FAMILY.
MARY WARE
February 15, 2005
I REMEMBER RICHARD AS BEING A SHARP DRESSER.MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY.
WALTER KYLES
February 14, 2005
RICHARD WAS A GENTLEMAN & A GOOD DRESSER.
Martha Curry
February 14, 2005
Richard: It's Valentine's Day. I just wanted you to know how much I Loved You and that you were one of the most important things in the World to me. You are my Valentine. You will always be alive in my Heart. Peace, my Brother.
Your sister
JAMES BATES
February 12, 2005
I REMEMBER RICHARD AS BEING A GOOD TALKER.
CAROLYN E . MAXWELL
February 12, 2005
I REMEMBER YOUR SMILE FROM CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
leroy barbee
February 11, 2005
to a special friend ,richard brooks,every day i give thanks to god,my god bless
JOHN MCGEE
February 10, 2005
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
RICHARD SWAIN
February 10, 2005
I WORKED WITH RICHARD AT GE FOR 7 YEARS . HE WAS A NICE GUY.
RICARDO MAYDWELL
February 8, 2005
I WISH YOU THE BEST UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND MAY GOD BLESS.
ELDER WILLIE FIELDS
February 8, 2005
WE ARE GOING TO TRULY MISS RICHARD BECAUSE WHEN IT WAS RAINING IN HIS LIFE,HE WOULD NEVER SHOW IT.
EARLENE TAYLOR
February 8, 2005
YOU HAVE ALL MY BLESSINGS.FROM THE TAYLOR & DUNNIGAN FAMILY.WITH ALL MY LOVE, EARLENE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Donald Clark
February 7, 2005
To my dear Ole Big Brother (Richard)
I'll always remember you and your plesant smile. And I always did look up to you when I was a kid!
Thanks for the Memories!
Your LiL Friend
Donald Clark
DORIS SCOTT
February 5, 2005
WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS FOR ALONG TIME AND I'LL SURELY MISS YOU!
Elnora Jones
January 31, 2005
Richard Family
My prayers are with you!
Mrs Nora (Pinkston) Jones
WENDELL L. BETTIES
January 30, 2005
WHEN I THINK OF RICHARD,I HAVE SOME OF MY FONDEST MEMORIES. NO.1 U S AIR FORCE,NO.2 ARMY RESERVE,NO.3GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.(WINTER ST)NO.4 BBB,NO.5 PARADES.NO.6 IN ORDER TO MAKE A LONG STORY EVEN LONGER, I CONSIDER HIM FAMILY.THE REASON I SAY THIS IS BECAUSE OF OUR LAST NAME AND SO I WANT TO SAY I'M SIGNING OFF,I'M MOVING ON. THIS IS WLB TO MY DEAR FRIEND BBB, & MY FAVORITE FAMILY THE BROWNLEES AND SISTER SISTER.OK I'M GONE.
Lawrence Simmons
January 27, 2005
Richard
You will be miss in the Hood!
Lawrence Simmons
Alfred Jackson
January 22, 2005
Richard
I really miss seeing you and your warm warm smile!
From a dear friend.....
Alfred Jackson
LAWANDA WINDOM
January 21, 2005
PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
TERRY WILLIAMS
January 20, 2005
TO THE FAMILY OF RICHARD BROOKS: RICHARD WAS A COOL DUDE & NEAT DRESSER & ALWAYS STAYED CLEAN. IVE KNOWN HIM FOR 36 YEARS . I WANT FORGET YOU HELP ME CARRY THAT COUCH DOWN OLIVER STREET . IT WAS GOOD TO KNOW YOUR AND YOUR FAMILY.
HAZEL THORNTON
January 19, 2005
RICHARD WAS FAMILY AND A GOOD FRIEND.WE WENT TO SUMMER CAMP IN THE ARMY RESERVE .WE HAD LOTS OF FUN,JUST HANGING OUT .HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED.
Jerome Clark
January 18, 2005
Richard
My Dear Friend, Schoolmate and Role-Model. Thank you for passing through and the fun we had. CERTAINLY, GOD IS WITH YOU!
DANETTE BELMAN
January 16, 2005
I MET UNCLE RICHARD WHEN I WAS 1 YEAR OLD.HE WAS THE BEST.I MISS HIM A LOT.
CONSTANCE COBB
January 15, 2005
I MET RICHARD THE SUMMER OF 1997
HE WAS ACROSS THE STREET AND HE CAME OVER TO INTRODUCE HIMSELF AND OFFERED TO CLEAN MY CARPET. HE GAVE ME A CARD AND WE CONVERSATED AND HE TOLD ME TO HAVE A NICE DAY.
I'M SORRY THAT I DIDN'T GET TO KNOW HIM AS A PERSON.
RAYMOND WASHINGTON
January 13, 2005
I WAS ONE OF YOUR DRILL SGT. BUDDIES.I KNOW YOU ARE DOING FINE IN DRILL SARGENT HEAVEN, MOVING THOSE YOUNG TROOPS.SO JUST KEEP DOING IT WELL.YOUR FELLOW BUDDY SGT. RAYMOND WASHINGTON
THOMAS BROWN
January 12, 2005
RICHARD WAS A NICE, WELL DRESS MAN.WHO GOT ALONE WITH A LOT OF PEOPLE .HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE & LOVE TO DANCE.DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
EARLINE HILL
January 10, 2005
I KNOWN RICHARD,SINCE I WAS 15 YEARS OLD.A LONG TIME FRIEND WHO WILL BE TRULEY MISSED .
CHRISTINE BROWNLEE
January 8, 2005
RICHARD WAS MY FORMER BROTHER-LAW MARRIED TO MY SISTER.THEY WERE BLESSED WITH TWO BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN.RICHARD WAS A VERY HARD WORKER AND ALWAYS HELPING PEOPLE. MAY YOU REST IN GOD'S CARE.
WM. HENRY CHAPMAN
January 6, 2005
TO RICHARD BROOKS & FAMILY:A PERSON ,WHOM I'VE KNOWN FOR MANY YEARS.LOVE & PRAYER TO THE FAMILY.
SHERRY FREEMAN
January 4, 2005
ONE OF HIS OLD FRIENDS,WHO I RAN TRACK WITH AT HARMAR GRADE SCHOOL.HE WILL BE MISSED.MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY.
Mr & Mrs Thomas L Brownlee
December 19, 2004
To All of Richard's family!
God BLess You All!
GEORGE JAMES
December 16, 2004
HE IS GONE TO A BETTER PLACE. A FRIEND ALWAYS GEORGE.
Wanda Tubbs
November 23, 2004
Bertha, Denise, Antoinette and the Brooks family. You all have my sympathy! God Bless all of you!
EARNEST WARE
November 18, 2004
I'M SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RICHARD. WE GREW UP TOGETHER DURING GRADE SCHOOL HARMAR & CENTRAL.MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY.MAY GOD BLESS U ALL.
Dorothy Brownlee
November 5, 2004
To Bertha, Denise, Antoinette and other family members I would like to share with you heart felt sympathies. Loss of loved ones sometimes causes the heart to hurt but the beautiful cherished memories of them will cause the heart to smile. Nothing or no one can ever erase your cherished moments. Remember those wonderful memories will always and forever live within your hearts. You have my prayers. Think on this: You too should continue to live this life in ways that you will also leave a wealth of wonderful memories and cherished moments for others.
Love your Cousin, Dot
Gene Brownlee
October 13, 2004
My dear cousin Bertha and daughters,Niecee and Nette, you have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. Niecee and Nette you have lost a father....I have lost a friend. May God continue to bless you all...I have walked in those same shoes. Love you all.
Albert & Tamarah Brownlee
October 12, 2004
Cousin Bert, Nette, and Denise:
Please know that you all are yet in our prayers. While we know that death is certain, our pain is nonetheless eased when it comes and takes someone that we love dearly. But, please trust and know that God will never put more on us than we can bear. His yoke is easy and burden is light. In the times of trouble, He shall hide thee under the shadow of His wings. Be blessed and may God give you peace in the midst of it all.
Teena Smith
October 12, 2004
May God Bless you and your Family cousin....especially during this time of suffering.
Love Always
Jose & Kimberley Poe
October 11, 2004
Antonette, Denise and Brooks family,
We were sorry to hear about your father and although we don't know how you personally feel we can relate to what you are going through because we have had to expereince losing our dad (George) some years ago. Keep your faith in the Lord and in time your heart will mend. Try to remember the good times and cherish the memories that the Lord allowed you to have with your dad.
God Bless You All,
Much love.
Bridgette Lomax
October 11, 2004
Cousin Bert, Denise & Nette,
I am truly sorry for your loss, but God knows best. May his comfort keep you and bless you. Continue to look to him for your strength.
Bridgette & The Lomax family
Coretta & Izayah Higgins
October 11, 2004
To Antoinette and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Joyce Nelson
October 11, 2004
Antoinette, I am sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers
Biannca Yates
October 11, 2004
You have my condolences.
JERRY HILL
October 10, 2004
YOUR CLASSMATE
Alicia Maydwell
August 4, 2004
To Antoinette, Denise, Martha and the Brooks family, I was deeply saddened to learn of Richard's passing. I knew him since we were kids and he was always very cheerful to be around. May GOD comfort you at this sorrowful time.
Samuel Woodfin
August 3, 2004
I worked Richard for over 30 years,he was good friend and union brother. As a board member, I speak for IUE-CWA LOCAL 901 ,brother you will be missed . Richard served as a union steward many years and he served well. My best wishes to the family and may GOD be with you.
Celeste & Krystina Graham
August 1, 2004
It is always difficult to let those we love go into the presence of the Lord for we miss them so. But God's Word says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (if we are His). I pray that this is the case. We will be in prayer with you as you adjust to the empty space. Dwell on the things above and you will be able to handle those down here. We love you Nette, Denise, Bertha and family and will be in touch. Sincerely,
Celeste & Krystina
Welton Moore Jr
July 31, 2004
May God continue providing Blessings to all of you.
Carolyn and Fred Hirl
July 30, 2004
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marquetta Brabson
July 30, 2004
Antoinette, Denise and the Brooks Family. Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss. I understand. Marquetta and Yasmin Brabson
Senzana Gilev
July 29, 2004
Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. Stay strong. God Bless.
Snezana and Elli Gilev
Grace Black
July 29, 2004
TO THE BROOKS FAMILY, RICHARD WAS AN GOOD PERSON WITH A GOOD HEART.
IF I, CAN DO ANYTHING FOR YOU, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
LOOK TO THE HILL FOR YOUR STRENGTH.
LOVE GRACE
Julienne Roberson
July 29, 2004
Antonette and Denise and the rest of the Brooks family.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. All of us that have lost a parent feel your loss. Trust God to help you through.
Joanne Holiday
July 29, 2004
To the Brooks Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Richard L. Brooks. You have my deepest sympathy. Your precious memories will alway be kept in your heart. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Love,
Antoinette, Bradley, Miguel Barnette
July 28, 2004
Daddy, Grandpa Richard, we will miss you greatly & very much. You have a lot of family and friends that will miss you to. But you are "Alright Now". That's what you would always say at the hospital here in Indianapolis. We know you are strong and happier now that you have peace.
Towanda Parker
July 27, 2004
Antoinette,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. It is a total shock to me!
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.
God Bless!
Brenda Russ
July 26, 2004
Denise, I am sorry about your lost. As Solomon said, I have sat where you are sitiing, and I know your pain. But I wish the best to you and your family, and know God is watching over us all. Love Ms.Brenda, Ashile,Pam, Ms.Patti the Funding Group
Frank and Bettye Davis
July 25, 2004
Brook's Family,
With deepest sympathy - we are praying for your strength in the Lord. Be strong and know that God is forever with you!
Thomas E & Barbara Brownlee
July 25, 2004
Antoinette, Denise, and the Brooks Family:
He is not lost forever from you but only for awhile.
He will meet you again with his wonderful smile.
May the thought of this bring you courage, in the sorrow that you now bear.
May your cherished memories bring comfort to you, too.
And help to make your loved one seem still very close to you.
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.
God Bless!
jean Perry
July 24, 2004
TO THE BROOKS FAMILY,TO KNOW RICHARD WAS TO SEE A SMILING FACE WHEN EVER YOU SEEN HIM.THAT'S A LASTING MEMORY.MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL.MY FAMLIY WILL KEEP YOU IN THEIR PRAYERS.
Wodie Brooks
July 23, 2004
To Martha, Alecha, and the Brooks family;
I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Richard was a close childhood friend and we shared a lot of wonderful memories. May God bless and hold your family close during this time of grief.
GLADYS ANDERSON
July 23, 2004
THE Brooks Family:
Richard was full of energy, and always had a warm smile. He will be missed.
Claudine Brownlee
July 23, 2004
correction I said make God bless you I meant to say may God bless you
Jennifer, Jersondra, Terry & Jaliyah Hunter
July 23, 2004
Denise & Antoinette,
My family and I are deeply sadden for the loss of Mr. Brooks. I am so sorry that he had to leave so soon, but we all have to go someday. Just remember we'll all be together again one day. We love you, and May God continue to bless you all.
Ronald D Stephens
July 23, 2004
Working with Richard was always fun, I never knew what to expect. I will miss him very much. But I know there are many of his friends that will miss him. So let God Bless the family he left behind, and Let Richard go in peace.
Mr & Mrs Fred Hunter
July 22, 2004
Dear Denise & Antoinette
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. Just keep your faith in the Lord and remember he's in a better place where he won't have to suffer anymore . We are here if you need us.
Kimm Gorman
July 22, 2004
Richard, you will be greatly missed. Give Jamie and Chatty a hug of love from me.
Kimm Gorman
July 22, 2004
Charice Brooks: Put your faith and trust in God to get you through this difficult time in your life. Remember daily, the love that was shared between you and your Dad, as well as the love that we received from our Heavenly Father and it will help ease the pain that you are feeling from your loss. I love you and take care.
Your cousin,
Kimm Gorman
July 22, 2004
To Martha Curry and the Brooks family: I am praying continuously that you and the family will receive your strength from God to carry you through your hour of bereavement. Continue to be blessed and may God keep you. Submitted with deepest sympathy.
ELDER NATHANIEL AND KAYE ALEXANDER
July 22, 2004
TO THE BROOKS FAMILY,
WE PRAYER GODS BLESSINGS UPON YOU ALL DURNING THIS TIME OF LOSS. MAY GOD BE YOUR STRONG TOWER.
ELDER NATHANIEL AND KAYE ALEXANDER
Mary Lucas
July 22, 2004
May God's strength comfort you in this time of your loss. Richard
will be remembered by many of us
at GE.
Letitia Acoff
July 22, 2004
Antoinette & Denise:
You have my deepest sympathy. May God Bless you.
Daphna Tubbs
July 22, 2004
Richard was a beautiful person, with a warm smile. God bless.
Vera and Monica Patterson
July 22, 2004
Jayla we are so sorry for the lost of your father. We love you so much.
Otis & Sherry Brooks
July 22, 2004
Our heart goes out to you on your loss of Father, Brother and Friend. Richard will truly be missed by those knew and loved him.
Perry & Barbara Davenport
July 22, 2004
May God Bless this family during this time of your life. May it be a source of inner strength to know that there's a loving God watching over all of you, and that, throughout this time of need, He'll stay close by your side.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be conforted. Matthew 5:4
The Williams and Davenport families
GLADYS ANDERSON
July 22, 2004
Richard was always full of energy, and had a very pleasant smile. My sympathy to all the family
Marilyn Muff
July 22, 2004
Antoinette and Denise,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers goes out to the family.
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