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Ernest Cecil "Pap" Brooks

Ernest Brooks Obituary

BROOKS, ERNEST CECIL "PAP," 97, returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father on November 10, 2008, at Baptist Hospital East. He retired as an electrical superintendent from Louisville Gas & Electric after 37 years. He was a devoted member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at Little Flock Baptist Church. He was born Christmas Day, 1910, and lived his entire life at his home in Okolona. He was the youngest of five children, born to Joseph and Etta Brooks. For 50 years, he was the loving husband of Hazel Brooks, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his three sons, James (Vanita), Richard (Marcella) and Joseph (Babs) Brooks; nine grandchildren, Doug (Vicki), Beth Patel (Anil), Kimberly Olson (Bryan), Amanda Duncan (Craig), Lisa Brooks, Jill Lenning (Stuart), Corrie Carr (James), Pam Elkins (Joe), and Gary Parr (Nancy); 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Arch L. Heady & son Funeral Home, Okolona. Burial to follow in Hebron Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Little Flock Baptist Church, 5500 N. Preston Hwy., Shepherdsville, KY, 40165.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Nov. 12, 2008.

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Judy Briley

December 7, 2008

Jim, Rich, Joe and family,
I just heard of Ernie's death and wanted you to know that I have many fond memories of times spend together. Love and Prayers to all
Judy Brooks Briley

Harold Brooks

November 17, 2008

Jim, Rich and Joe,
Sorry to hear about the loss of a wonderful Uncle. But, we all have many memories of him and know that he is on High looking down on us.

Cindy Sumner MacDonald

November 14, 2008

So many happy memories of Uncle Ernest and Aunt Hazel. Aren't we all blessed to have been raised with such caring, fun, and loving families?
We appreciate you coming to Daddy's funeral, and I hope you understand why Mom or I weren't at Uncle Ernest's funeral......Ugh, this is not fun is it? But, I take comfort in knowing they are having a wonderful family reunion, and one day we will all be together again. You all are in our hearts and prayers, and we love you.

Margaret McClearn

November 13, 2008

Ernie and Hazel ment so much to our family. They worked with Mom and dad (Fred and Mildred Elder) at Little Flock Baptist Church. When I was a baby Mrs. Brooks made me a clown doll "Joey" I took it with me every place I went. They hepled my family in so many ways. When our son Michael got burned they were both right there to help us. Dewey and I loved your mom and dad and they will be missed and rembered.

Bill Meade, Jr

November 13, 2008

Babs & Joe....my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Brooks family....from your brother Bill.

Terry Decker

November 12, 2008

Brooks Family, I am sorry for the passing of your dad. I only knew Mr.Brooks for a short time. He was a really nice man. Your family will be in my prays. I took care of him at Wesley Manor the short time he was there.

Dan & Brenda Howard

November 12, 2008

Dan & I are sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family

Dan & Brenda Howard
Fisherville Bapitist Church

November 12, 2008

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Jeffersontown Elementary Faculty and Staff

Kimberley Hourigan

November 12, 2008

Kim & Family, Sorry for the loss of your grandfather. I will keep you and all your family in my prayers. My God comfort you and know that God has wonderful plans for your grandfather.

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