Melvin Radford Brooks

Melvin Radford Brooks

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Feb

26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

W.T Wilson Funeral Chapel

2226 Main St. Shiloh, Rainsville, AL 35986

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Feb

26

Graveside service

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hunt's Chapel Cemetery

Co Rd 3, Collinsville, AL 35961

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Melvin Brooks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Feb. 24, 2026.
Mr. Melvin Radford Brooks age 75, of Collinsville passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. The family will receive friends from 10 AM- 12 PM on Thursday February 26, 2026 at the WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services are set for 1 PM on Thursday February 26, 2026 at the Graveside at Hunts Chapel with Bro. Chad Brown officiating.

Survivors:

Wife: Linda Brooks

Daughters: Sandra Brooks, Wednesday Vines, Shirley(Tim) Whitemire

Sons: Ronnie(Janet) Brooks, Randy Brooks

Sisters: Teresa Cash, Violet Faye, Debbie Brooks, Deloris Brocius

Brothers: Gary Brooks, Homer Brooks

Grandchildren: Kristin Newman, Courtney Bell, Randall Brooks, Megan Hatcher, Clay Smith, Kayla McLaughlin, Hannah Chilson, Wade Smith, Kayln Smith, and Amber Lamb

Great Grandchildren: Crimson, Brodie, Kendall, Layden, CJ, Memphis, Jayson, Ellie, Lane, Nolan, Piper, Dakotah, Owen, Cole Baker

*Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his Father Homer Brooks, His Mother Violet Austin, and several close friends & family

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Upcoming Events

Feb

26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

W.T Wilson Funeral Chapel

2226 Main St. Shiloh, Rainsville, AL 35986

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

26

Graveside service

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hunt's Chapel Cemetery

Co Rd 3, Collinsville, AL 35961

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Only 3 hours left for delivery to next service.