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Howard Brooks Obituary
He was the son of the late Lennie M. Sr. and Emma F. Spain Brooks, and was preceded in death by three brothers, L. Morris Brooks, L. Elwood Brooks, and Richard F. Brooks.
Mr. Brooks was a member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, where he has served as a deacon for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was a retired electrician with Virginia Power.
Mr. Brooks is survived by his wife of 23 years, Anna Brooks; children, Clayton D. Oliver Jr. and wife, Christa, of Dinwiddie, Keith B. Oliver and wife, Melissa, of Prince George, and Tamara S. Wilson and husband, Rick, of Dinwiddie; grandchildren, Jessica Emory, Marcus Emory, Alyson Beacham, Matthew Wilson, Brandon Wilson, and Ricky Dale Wilson; a great grandson, Lukas Price; and a sister, Shirley B. Wright of Colonial Heights; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, with the Rev. Edward Bellis officiating. Interment will be at Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, 1201 Blackstone Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860 or to the Crater Community Hospice, 840 W. Roslyn Rd., Suite E, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Cathy Daniel
September 5, 2008
Anna and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Howard was a great guy. I know his suffering is over and he will rest well now. You took very good care of him and you deserve to rest now too. He would want you to. If I can help, call me.
William C. Harvell
September 4, 2008
Howard was a great hunting companion and friend who is now answering a higher calling. He will be missed greatly.
Edward Dice
September 3, 2008
Anna and Family,
We are all sorry for you loss.
Howard will be missed very much.
Edward
Joan & Jack Becker
September 3, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Susan (Dice) Real
September 3, 2008
May you find peace in knowing that Howard is in Heaven. May the memories that you made with him carry you through these days of sorrow.
God bless you and know you are all in our prayers.
Susan & Robert Real
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