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Samuel Brooks Obituary

Samuel Brooks, III, Age 24, departed this life on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 3:14 AM due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident in Fort Worth, TX. Loving Father of Samaree Rose Brooks. Beloved son of Samuel, Jr. and Dywone H. Brooks. Brother of Joshua R. Brooks and Sheree Brooks. Grandson of Alma Rose Brooks and Herman Bienemy. Devoted companion of Lindsay Dillon. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family; Pastor, Officers and members of Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral; Staff and employees of M & M Distribution Center, Lewisville, TX, Tropical Barber and Beauty Salon, West Jefferson Surgery Center, Alumni of SUBR, Texas Southern, St. Augustine High School Class of 2010; Milne "Raiders" Playground, NORDC and members of the Krewe of Athena are invited to attend the funeral. Services will be held at Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral, 1937 Mirabeau Ave., New Orleans, LA on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 10 AM. Interment Providence Memorial Park, Metairie, LA. Visitation 9 AM IN THE CATHEDRAL. Charbonnet Labat Glapion Directors (504)581-4411

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 4 to Oct. 7, 2016.

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for Samuel Brooks

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dywone brooks

September 28, 2025

Today marks year 9 since you left us. We miss you immensely. But I know one day Moma will see you again my son. Love, Mom and Dad

Dwi'Shana Smith

August 13, 2025

Thinking of you. Rest in peace -Nae

James & Vickie Brooks

September 29, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Nekeiah matthews

September 29, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Tiodomira Caudillo

November 23, 2016

Words couldnt express the pain you all are going thur im lost for words but i do know he is smiling down from heaven may god be with you all at your time of nwed im sory for your lost

Dywone Brooks

November 3, 2016

I would like to say thank you to everyone who posted their condolences to my family during our time of bereavement. We will miss Lil Sam dearly but I know he is with god right now. Please continue to pray for our strength and peace for this is a lifetime journey. May god bless you all abundantly.............Sincerely the Brooks Family

October 26, 2016

One of the best. I had the pleasure of teaching him at St. Aug.

ANDRIA PETTY

October 19, 2016

May GOD STRENGTHEN U an Your FAMILY IN UR MOST DARKEST TIME IN UR LIFE FOR MY GOD KNOS WATZ BEST AN HE SURELY MAKES NO MISTAKES BE BLESSED& REMAIN ENCOURAGED

Giles

October 14, 2016

Psalms 116:15

Donnean Bolds

October 12, 2016

I would like to send my condolences and sentiments to such a loving and beautiful family . I know that love was the thread of this beautiful family strengthen this family God in their time of grief .

Lorne Hall

October 10, 2016

We send our condolences in the passing of your son - Samuel Brooks III. We pray God strengthen you and your family at this difficult time.

Sincerely,


Lorne & Mary Hall

Pamela and Donald Evans

October 9, 2016

So sorry for your loss. God received another angel. May God and Jesus bring you and your family comfort during this difficult time.

October 9, 2016

Sam, Dywone, Josh & Family,

May God bless and comfort you and the family during this time of grief. We pray that God will grant you the strength needed to get through this moment in your lives. Our most sincere condolences. We love you.

Cousins,
Nevada & Willie Holmes, Sr., New Orleans, LA
Rhonda Holmes Jayroe & John Jayroe, Conyers, GA
Wanda Holmes Nunn & Erskine Nunn, Jr. & Family, Apopka, FL

Pamela and Donald Evans

October 8, 2016

So sorry for your loss. God received another angel. May God and Jesus bring you and your family comfort during this difficult time.

Nadine Holliday

October 8, 2016

Sending my condolences to The Brooks Family. I am praying that God brings comfort to your family during your time of grieving.

Vickie Brooks

October 8, 2016

Our Prayers and sympathy goes to family and loved ones. May God's peace grant comfort in time of loss

Jonica Brown

October 8, 2016

I'm so sorry for y'all loss I will be praying for y'all

Karen Brown-Lewis

October 8, 2016

During this hour of bereavement as your laying your loved one to rest, we have this assurance to be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. Rest in the comfort of knowing that GOD will FOREVER carry you all through, but there's one thing on your part....you have to let HIM. He loves you all dearly and so do I Dwyone and family

Vernelle Farve

October 7, 2016

To Sam & Dywone Im am so sorry for ur lost y'all have my deepest condolences on ur lost. I cant say I know how you feel because I dont I can only imagine the feeling. Lil Roy & Devante my older two sons sends the condolences. I remember Lil Sam when he was a bby. He's in a better place now no more suffering.

Vernelle Farve

October 7, 2016

To Sam & Dywone Im am so sorry for ur lost y'all have my deepest condolences on ur lost. I cant say I know how you feel because I dont I can only imagine the feeling. Lil Roy & Devante my older two sons sends the condolences. I remember Lil Sam when he was a bby. He's in a better place now.

Michell Benoit

October 7, 2016

Dwoyne,I am so very sorry for your loss and have been praying for God to give you and your family abundant strength now and in the days to come. Michell Benoit

Jewell hampton

October 7, 2016

TO the Brooks' family and especially my dear friend Emelda Bess who is the aunt of her dear nephew. We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your precious love one. We pray for expedient healing for your family and those who are suffering a great loss of such a beautiful soul. We know that God wants only the best, and Samuel has earned his place with God. We know that he has been called not by mistake by God but by appointment only. Samuel is another angel to watch over your family. Be not dismayed, God will heal your hearts in due time. We continue to pray for his parents and siblings and hope that you can understand God's purpose for him.

Jewell, David, Karla, Kendra, and Andre.

Shreveport, La. 71105

Paulina Boniface

October 7, 2016

Sam, Dywone and Josh,
You are in my thoughts and prayers! May your thoughts and memories of your son and brother give you comfort during this time of unimaginable loss. I love y"all.

Cousin Paulina

October 7, 2016

Kerri A.Stewart-Daniel my condolences to you and your family

John Garner

October 7, 2016

I'm sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you and your whole family, love y'all and I will continue to pray for strength for the family.

CORALYNN GANT

October 7, 2016

My prayers are with you and your family.

Wellie Stewart

October 7, 2016

Dywone you and your family have my condolences.

Veronica Foster Speed

October 7, 2016

My condolences goes out to the family.May God forever bless you and keep you. You are in my prayers

Margie Carter

October 7, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 7, 2016

My sincerest condolences goes out to your dear family, on the lost of your love one. Please take comfort in knowing God yearns to remove such grief forever.

CHUCKEE DAVIS

October 7, 2016

SENDING OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
HE'S IN A SAFE PLACE REMEMBER HE'LL ALWAYS BE WTH YOU.
ME AND MOM SEND OUR LOVE WE'RE PRAYING FOR AND WITH YOU. RIP YOUNG MAN

Daphne Washington

October 6, 2016

My heart goes out to you and your family May Our Lord and Savior give you strength and comfort as you go through this Storm. Praying with and for you.

October 6, 2016

My sincere sympathy to your family. may the God of all comfort be with your family in your time of grief.

Donna (Dunn) Thompson

October 6, 2016

"My Heartfelt Condolences to The Brooks Family,
@ this Difficult Time, God Bless this Beautiful Family, "Keep your Hands in "God's Unchanging Hand, "I Love Yaw, Family.

October 6, 2016

Deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. When it seems like you just can't go on and no one understands, turn to Psalms 65:2 and talk to the Hearer of Prayers.
S J Sanders

Tonja Kuykendall

October 5, 2016

You have the condolences from The Kuykendall family we will be praying you and your family. Just keep on truly in the almighty father in heaven and he will be right there for you and your family. Just look up to the sky and your son will be look down at all of his family. So put in God Hand .

Ramona Banks

October 5, 2016

Sam, Dywone and the rest of the Brooks family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace and comfort in the support of family and friends during this difficult time. Cherish the memories of a life gone too soon as Lil Sam aka Yung Soop will forever live in your hearts. Praying for your strength. Much Love!

October 5, 2016

Rest well, Son of Gold and Purple .

Arthur and Tammy Harper

October 5, 2016

Our deepest Condolences Dywone! We are Praying for you and
Your Family! God will comfort you and wipe away all your tears!
Just keep trusting in him!

Michelle F. Williams

October 5, 2016

I love you... My family and I are praying for you and your family.

The Lucas Family

October 5, 2016

To Mr.& Mrs. Brooks know that God has his hands in everything we sometimes don't understand but know through his grace and his will he will walk you and your entire family through this my prayers are with you every step of the way. May God bless you and keep you.

Jazz Dumas

October 5, 2016

Love You Sam! I am praying for your family and your daughter

Nathan McAfee

October 5, 2016

May God Bless you and your family.

Nicholson

October 5, 2016

To the Brooks family,


As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.May the God who gives peace be with all of you in this time of sadness.(Romans15:33) May your special memories help you to cope with your loss.

Stephanie Wells

October 5, 2016

I am still at a total lost of words as are you, I'm sure. But I know God is one who will give you strength and comfort you and your family in the days, months and years to come. Such a humble young man, our loss but heaven's gain. Praying for your family today and always.

Brian Murray

October 5, 2016

My family give our deepest sympathy to the family of Sam!!

Hope Joseph

October 5, 2016

May God in heaven bless the Brooks family at this time of need, may he comfort your heart and give you strength daily! Rest in Heaven Lil Sam!!!

Aungie

October 5, 2016

My prayers are with my KOA sis Dywone and her family.

Deedi Brown-Jones

October 5, 2016

Sending my condolences to my KOA sister and her family during this difficult time. Praying for strength and comfort during the days a head


Deedi Brown-Jones Metairie, La

Tammy herbert

October 5, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 5, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Williams family

October 5, 2016

My condolences on the loss of your love one. May you treasure the beautiful memories that you shared together. Numbers 6:24-26

The Harrell & Every Familes

October 5, 2016

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Extending our deepest sympathy, for you in your loss. And hoping, too, that comfort and peace may come to you.

we love you Raiders/Purple Knight for life.

Catherine Isidore

October 5, 2016

My prayers goes out to the family and friends of the decease, I have always admired this family's love and dedication and drive to succeed. This young man will be well missed. My heart goes out to you all. May God be your guide and strength. Stay prayed up and walk on by faith.

Catherine Isidore

October 5, 2016

My prayers goes out to the family and friends of the decease, I have always admired this family's love and dedication and drive to succeed. This young man will be well missed. My heart goes out to you all. May God Br your guide and strength. Stay prayed up and walk on by faith.

October 5, 2016

I am praying for you and the family Dywone lifting your family up in prayers. I know its hard but trust in God and he will see you through all of this.

Love Sonya Smith, LA.

Nekeiah Matthews

October 5, 2016

Soop was a good friend of mine i did his hair out here in Arlington I'm still in shock like this is not real...... May God Bless And watch over the Brooks family while they deal with this terrible loss You have My Deepest Condolences.

Felicia Barard

October 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you Dywone and family during this most difficult time.

Troy and Damia Carter

October 5, 2016

Our deepest condolences, Love the Carter Family

Gina

October 5, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Brooks family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:6-7

Emmett and Ariska Everett

October 5, 2016

To: Sam, Dywone, Josh and the family. My deepest condolences to you all. My prayers are with you in this time of bereavement. We Love you.

Cheryl Freemon Watts and family

October 4, 2016

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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