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Charles Brooke Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.R. Brooke and Katie O'Connell Brooke; two brothers, Ralph Leroy Brooke and William Paul "Billy" Brooke; and one sister, Betty Brooke Jones.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Marie Brooke McKinzey (Don), Jan Jones Blakney (Tommy), Jil Jones Daniel, Ralph Leroy Brooke Jr. (Deidra), Dr. William Robert Brooke II (Linda), Joseph Brooke Jones (Susan), and William Keith Brooke (Gayle); 16 great-nieces and nephews; and 21 great-great-nieces and nephews.
Jack was born May 6, 1935, in Palmetto, Georgia. He attended school in Aliceville, Alabama and graduated in 1953. He worked at MS&C Hardware until 1956 and joined the armed forces in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps until May 1958, stationed in Huachuca, Arizona. He returned home for a few years, working at Westinghouse in Reform, Alabama, and in 1960 he moved to Lomita, California where he worked for Quan Quan Imports. He earned a degree in teaching of the orthopedically handicapped in 1968, a specialty in secondary education in 1970, and a junior college specialty in 1971. He was employed by Gardenia (Calif.) High School for 27 years where he retired in June 1995. In 1998, he returned to his hometown where he enjoyed his family, friends, community, and his computer. He will be missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Aliceville Prisoner of War Museum, Aliceville Public Library, or a charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
June 9, 2013
To the family, during this very sad time please lean on the GOD of "ALL COMFORT" AND KINDNESS 1COR.1:3-4
June 6, 2013
Jack was a caring, intelligent person. Aliceville will definitely miss him!! Jack's family and friends are in my prayers.
Dale and Faye Moore
June 6, 2013
We wish to express our sincere sympathy to Jack's family at this sad time. May God bless and comfort each of you. With prayers,
Charles/Robbie Davis
June 6, 2013
Jack was one of the happiest people I have ever known. He was so friendly and so unselfish. He will be sorely missed by his friends and his family. Our prayers are with all of you as you grieve Jack's home going.
Jenni Strickland
June 6, 2013
Jack will be greatly missed. I always enjoyed talking to Jack and sharing memories of the "old" neighbor hood. The entire Brooke Family is very special to my family. Love to all
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