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Brooks Donnell Obituary
BROOKS DONNELL
Born in Evansville, IN August 9 1947, Brooks relocated to Gary and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1966. He retired from LTV Steel with over 30 years of service and from NIPSCO after 27 years of active service. Brooks was a proud member of the United Steelworkers of America. In 1968 he married Patricia Magee and their union yielded two beautiful daughters. Brooks departed this life on Saturday, February 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Donnell, Jr.; father, Fred Brooks Donnell; his loving mother, Seronia Jones; his caring sister, Estella Corin Jones; his stepfather, Samuel Jones; and precious niece, Melonie Douglas. He leaves to cherish fond memories: his daughters, Tonya (Bernard) Boston of Memphis, TN and Chandra Donnell of Dallas, TX; and their mother, Patricia Donnell of Memphis, TN; three grandchildren, Bria Boston, Tyler Boston and Sydney Boston, all of Memphis, TN; two sisters, Cecelia Jones and Jennifer Jones, both of Gary, Indiana; sister-in-law, Rosena Donnell of Jackson, TN; nieces, Lillian Jones, Tamara Jones and Crystal (Arnold) Turner; nephews, Martelus Jones, Frank Poole III, Antoine Jones, John Jones, Joshua Jones, Jermaine Jones; and a host of other close family and friends. Services are scheduled Saturday, February 20th at Smith Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN at 12 p.m. Visitation is Saturday, February 20th, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. www.smithbizzellwarnerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brooks Donnell
February 24, 2010
The Staples family offers sympathy in the passing of Brooks. He was a good friend and neighbor from the East side of Gary when we lived their.
Robert & Gloria Staples & family
shirley stout
February 22, 2010
So sorry of the lost of my childhood friend and brother. My prayers are with you and family .Shirley Stout Jonesboro Ga
Earnest Hines
February 22, 2010
To the family of Donnell, Faith teaches us that Donnell is now at rest and is set to move on to a better and everlasting place. He will be greatly missed. Try to be strong as you pain his loss.
Barbara Malone-Hemphill
February 22, 2010
To the family of Brooks Donnell I wish to extend my deepest sympathies. I believe we went to Pulaski as well as RHS together. May you find comfort in knowing that others share your sorrow.
Natalie Parr Stewart(RHS '66)
February 21, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my classmate. I will keep the family in prayer.
Kay Henderson Behn
February 21, 2010
So sorry to learn of the passing of one of our classmates. Though I didn't know Donnell that well personally, he was a member of our RHS '66 graduating class and therefore is forever a member of our "Family". My deepest sympathy to his entire family.
Kay (Henderson) Behn Las Vegas, NV
Tamara Taylor
February 21, 2010
Tonya & Chandra, So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. But trust that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. May the Lord bless and keep you.
Love, Tamara L. Taylor
Diane Dorn-Smith
February 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 20, 2010
To the family of Donnell:
Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
From his high school friends, may our buddy rest in peace.
Carlotta and Eileen
Venessa Collins
February 20, 2010
To the Donnell Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I just want you all to know Brooks was like my big brother at the VFW post 2151. He will truly be missed by me. I hope you find comfort in knowing that he brought joy in many of our lives. God bless you and keep you strong!
Steve & Janis Mulligan
February 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you traverse through this time of sorrow.
Cozetta Shannon
February 19, 2010
Donnell Family:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Mr. Donnell. Although no words can really help to ease the loss, just know that you all are very close in every thought and prayer.
Crystal Williams
February 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of sorrow.
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
Ronnie & Chanda Vickerstaff & Family
February 19, 2010
I first met Brooks well over thirty years ago. Brooks made everyday at NIPSCO, that I worked with him a memorable experience. He along with Joe Holly, Wellington Rodgers and so many others will never be forgotten.
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