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Donald Brooks Obituary

BROOKS Donald Brooks, age 47, peacefully and victoriously entered heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at St. Charles General Hospital. Loving son of Charles E. and Nettie Sparks Brooks. Beloved brother of Becky Brooks Weber (Glenn) and David Brooks (Gretchen). Also survived by 7 nieces and nephews and 4 great nieces and nephews. A proud lifetime resident of Metairie, LA and a loyal Saints fan. Donald's heart and soul belonged to Jesus and the little ones will miss his kindness. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a funeral service at Victory Assembly Church, 5708 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Donald's memory to the Jack of Hearts Foundation at jackofheartsfoundation.com. The online guestbook is available at www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2012.

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Glenn Jackson

February 2, 2012

May God comfort you in this time of loss.Your family will be in my prayers. Cousin Nettie, Charlie, Becky, and David, God will give you strength. Love you always.

Charmagne A. Padua

February 1, 2012

Where there is pain, suffering and loss grows that which saves from it. Becky, may you and your family find comfort and strength in God's grace with the dawn of each day. Deo volente.

Angela Pacaccio

February 1, 2012

Becky, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much love,

February 1, 2012

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Brooks family for the loss of their son Donald. Our prayers are with you.

Mark & Donna Korach

Val & Bobbie Lovisa

February 1, 2012

We wish to extend out deepest sympathy to the Brooks family for the loss of Donald. Our prayers are with you.

David Brooks

January 31, 2012

Uncle Donald, you will always be one of my favorite uncles, Ilove you so much and it joys and comforts me to know you are in Heaven enjoying the peace and Presence you always hoped for!

Jeff Brownsberger

January 31, 2012

I am saddened by the death of Donald. My memories of the Brooks family go back many years and are very fond. I remember David being protective and proud of his little brother. I will pray that Donald's soul will rest in Peace and that his family will find God's guidance without Donald.

January 31, 2012

Charlie, Nettie, Becky and David:
I was so sorry to hear about Donald. I have such fond memories of your family as our neighbors and even have long-ago memories of babysitting Donald. May God grand you the peace you will need to face the days ahead and may your memories carry you through your grief. Donald will be missed and was loved by many!
Cheryl Lucia

Cheong Choi

January 31, 2012

Donald, my friend, I remember all the great times we shared growing up. Your memory will always remain deep within my heart

Cheong Choi

January 31, 2012

Donald , My friend, I remember the great times we had growing up. Your memory will always remain deep within my heart.

Erin Helwig

January 31, 2012

Uncle Donald will be truly missed by our family. We are comforted knowing that he is finally at peace.

I love you Uncle Donald!

January 31, 2012

Donald "peacefully and victoriously entered heaven" was gracious and precious words to read.
Janet Weber Ashmead

Erin Helwig

January 31, 2012

Donald's presence will truly be missed by our entire family. We are all so sad, but we know that he is finally at peace.

I love you Uncle Donald!

carol raines

January 31, 2012

so sorry, Carol Raines

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