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Neal Brooks Sr.
1942 - 2025
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1942
DIED
2025
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Neal Brooks Obituary
February 3, 1942 - October 23, 2025
Columbus, Georgia - Mr. Neal M. Brooks passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Columbus at the age of 83. He was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Willie Brooks and Bertha Lewis Brooks.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Brooks, Sr., will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Benedict the Moor with interment following at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be Thursday, 2 until 5:00 p.m. at Progressive. The Rosary for Mr. Brooks will be before the service at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences and guest book signing may be made at progressivefuneralhome.com. The Progressive Staff is privileged to serve the Brooks Family.
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