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Richard Bernard Brooks

MANSFIELD: Richard Bernard Brooks 46, of Mansfield, Oh, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 2, 2012.

He is survived by his wife, Shawntina Brooks; one step daughter, JoAnn Bradley; one grandson; two sisters, Shirvonne Reed and E. Michelle (Xavier) Anderson; two nieces; four nephews; one great niece; three great nephews; and a host of family and friends.

He is preceded in death by grandparents, parents, and one grandson.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2012 at New Life Baptist Church, 538 Wayne St., Mansfield, Oh 44902. Repass immediately following service at Elks Lodge, 499 W. Park Ave., Mansfield, Oh 44906.

Memorial contributions can be sent to Eula Michelle Brooks, 969 Landings Court, Mansfield, Oh 44906.

The family has entrusted Small Funeral Service with the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News Journal from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2012.

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Tony Sanderfer

November 11, 2012

richard will be sadly missed by our entire family. May God Bless your family. Love you all Pastor Tony and Sheta Sanderfer

BRIDGETTE TAYLOR-Johnson

November 11, 2012

My Deepest Symphaty 2U N family Michelle Im Praying You Find Peace In Gods Loving Grace!!!

mark salter

November 10, 2012

I always enjoyed being around richard.he was a very humorus and vibrant man.Iwill miss him at our meetings.

Brenda Mayes

November 9, 2012

Richard will be sadly missed. He was a kind & gentle soul whom loved everyone & never met any strangers. May God be with his family in this time of need.

November 9, 2012

I will miss Richard and pray that
god comforts the family.

Kimberly McRae

November 8, 2012

I'm sorry to hear of Richard passing we use to work together. My prayers go out to the family.

Kip Berkshire

November 8, 2012

Richard you will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, may God hold them up during this difficult time. Until we meet again and we will meet again, then we'll rejoice in the lord together.

Mother Gamble

November 8, 2012

Our Prayers are with you.

Nikki Hester

November 8, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

November 8, 2012

i feel so bad to hear this, my prayers are with his family, he will be sadly missed.

David Shafer

November 8, 2012

My Prayers are with the family. I am proud to say that i had a friend like Richard. I had known Richard since he came to the area he will be missed by all his family and friends. He is with his Higher Power , and is free of pai and is watching over us. God Bless

Debbie Chucci

November 8, 2012

Richard's smile and pleasant demeanor will be greatly missed by the Friends of Bill W.

Teyana Mosely

November 8, 2012

Uncle Richard,
You will be greatly missed. Thank you for the patience and time you chose to take with not only myself, but also all of the children at New Life. You were an angel in disguise, and you will be greatly missed. I love you.

November 8, 2012

Richard will be missed...praying for the family...Aretha Grier

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