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Marvin Brooks Obituary
MIDDLESBORO — Marvin Adam Brooks, 73, of Middlesboro, passed away Thursday, December 5, at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center.
He was born March 6, 1940 in Middlesboro, KY, the son of the late Alonzo and Maggie Kennedy Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son: Aaron Brooks, grandson: Dillon Wren, great-grandson: Damien Wren, brother: Glen Brooks, sisters: Rachel Simpson and Clara Melton. He is survived by the following members of his family:
5 Children: Cathy (Sam) Mclean, Elvis Brooks, Jennifer (Jesse) Gibson, Melody (Nick) Brown and Chris Brooks.
Grandchildren: Junior Wren, Tyler Robinson, Nicholas Robinson, Angel Brooks, Ezekiel Stanley and Stephen Stanley.
6 Great grandchildren
2 Sisters: Irene Barnett and Peggy Branstutter
Special Friends: Lewis Sizemore, Mike Sizemore and Marvin Mink
And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, at the Creech Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in the Rains Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, at the Creech Funeral Home. Online condolences and guestbook are available at www.creechfh.com
Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, is in charge of all arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marvin Brooks
December 15, 2013
Eugene & Pamela Hensley
anita wren
December 11, 2013
Cathy i am so sorry for your loss,just know he is in a better place and he is with Dillon and that will get you thru this.Thinking of you and the family today...
December 10, 2013
carolgood
Dorothy Funk Aker
December 10, 2013
Say hello to Ernie and Krystal, while you are with them and let them know we love and miss them also.
Dorothy Funk Aker
December 10, 2013
Marvin, you will be greatly missed and loved by all also, RIP and play that guitar loud from Heaven. I love you and if you all need anything just let me know.
Cheri Wren
December 8, 2013
Its hard to believe i wont be able to sit and hear all those stories about dillon and you playing your guitar,and all the songs you played for me!I'm just really glad you were able to see my little girl for the first time and i wish id been able to bring your lil dil too!we will miss you so much and me and the kids will always be thinking about you,we love you paps!!RIP
sam Mclean
December 7, 2013
Marvin,you were more than just my Father N law you were mt friend,I stood by your side and held your hand and we prayed to the Lord and he heard you loud and he came and took you beyond the clouds,he took you home and made you new and I'm sure you have an awesome view.because of your faith and love you now have a seat by the Golden Throne.He restored your health and took your pain now you can walk and don't need that ole cane,now grab your guitar and strum a chord play it good for now you play for the Lord ,your chin is up and you will never be sad oh and by the way say Hi to my Dad...<3 Love you guys <3 Rest in peace<3
Sam mclean
December 7, 2013
Marvin,you were more than just a Father N Law you were my friend I stood by your side and held your hand we prayed to the Lord and he came and took you beyond the clouds and made you new and I'm sure you have an awesome view.Because of your faith and love you now have a seat next to the Golden throne,he restored your health and took your pain now you can walk and don't need that ole cane,now grab that guitar and strum a chord play it good now because you play for the Lord,your chin is up and you will never be sad,Oh by the way say Hi to my Dad..<3 I love you guys <3
Sammy Mclean
December 7, 2013
Marvin,you were more than just a Father N Law,you were my friend.I stood by your side and held your hand,we prayed to the Lord and he took your hand and took you beyond the clouds to your new home and made you whole again and I know you have an awesome view.because of your faith alone you now have a seat by the Golden Throne.He restored your health and took your pain now you can walk and don't need that old cane.Now grab that guitar and strum a chord,play it good because you now play for the Lord.Now your chin is up and you will never be sad,Oh by the way say Hi to my Dad,We love you guys ....<3 Rest In Peace <3
Tori Stamper
December 7, 2013
Lil Dillon Adam and I love you so very much and we are gonna miss you dearly. We hope you and Big Dillon watch over all us untill we meet again.
Carla Perkins
December 7, 2013
Praying for you Cathy & the family in your time of grief. Marvin was a special uncle to me. I looked up to him as a child and will never forget his beautiful music.
Helen Dews
December 7, 2013
I am so sorry Cathy my prayers are with you and your family
jennifer gibson
December 7, 2013
greatly missed by your daughter,grandsons and son in law.we love you!
sherry L Conway
December 7, 2013
Cathy My heart breaks for you.
Both of our fathers are in heaven ...God has a new angel ..sending my thoughts and prayers.. may God bless you and your family ...
cathy mclean
December 7, 2013
I will always love you,my dearest Dad,another piece of my heart is gone and the world seems different now,rest in peace your ,fight is over,Love always<3
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