Mr. John Brooks Jr.

Mr. John Brooks Jr. obituary

Mr. John Brooks Jr.

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Nov

10

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road, Columbus, GA 31907

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Nov

10

Service

12:00 p.m.

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road, Columbus, GA 31907

Send Flowers

Nov

10

Interment

Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856

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John Brooks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Progressive Funeral Home - Columbus on Nov. 8, 2025.

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Mr. John Brooks, Jr., passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on November 30, 1936, to the late John Brooks, Sr., and Annie Lee Rome in Columbus.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Brooks will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 12:00 pm in the Chapel of Progressive with interment at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Visitation on Monday morning begins at 9:00 a.m.

Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of Mr. John Brooks, Jr.

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

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Upcoming Events

Nov

10

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road, Columbus, GA 31907

Send Flowers

Nov

10

Service

12:00 p.m.

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road, Columbus, GA 31907

Send Flowers

Nov

10

Interment

Fort Mitchell National Cemetery

553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856

Send Flowers

Only 7 hours left for delivery to next service.