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Obituary For Eugene Brooks

Apostle Eugene “Gene” Brooks, 70, of 833 North Flint Street Lincolnton, NC passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby, NC. He is the eldest of 11 children, born to the late Mr. John Brooks Jr. and the late Prophetess Rosa Lee Brooks. The surviving siblings are Joyce McSwain (Thomas), Teresa Dukes (the late Ronnie), Brenda Perkins (Jasper), Juanita Brice (Elder William), Janice Miller, John Brooks (Diana), Pearlie Wilson (Ryan), Thomas Brooks (Wendy), Angela Brooks, and Kevin Brooks (Shanna).

Apostle Brooks was joined in holy matrimony to Prophetess Shirley Sweezy Brooks on March 25, 1972. He is the proud parents of four children: the late Frederick Bernard Robbs, Melinda Kay Brooks, Brian Eugene Brooks, and Blair Quincy Brooks (Rozzie). He also has nine grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and godchildren.

Apostle Brooks is also survived by: a father-in-law, Mr. Austin Sweezy of Baltimore, MD; a brother-in-law, Deacon Howard Camp of Waco, NC; three sister-in-law’s, Deloris Borders (Albert) of Shelby, NC, Mary Poston (Kenny Sr.) of Cherryville, NC, Yvonne Sweezy of Waco, NC; a special spiritual father, Apostle Aaron Raley of Charlotte, NC; two significant peers of the gospel, Bishop Thomas McClunney of Shelby, NC, and Pastor Charles Pratt of Gastonia, NC; and, countless sons and daughters in the ministry.

He was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Velrry Montgomery (Pastor James) of Waco, NC, and a brother-in-law, Robert Sweezy of Waco, NC.

Apostle Brooks received the Gift of Salvation in 1975, at the age of 25. Redemption is the most significant event to take place in his life. He surrendered to the call of preaching the Gospel within two years of his conversion and received his ministry licenses, on July 8, 1977, all while serving at Jerusalem Christian Fellowship Church of God in Shelby, N.C. He was officially ordained as a Minister on August 30, 1981, by the late Bishop S.J. Boyd, the late Bishop E.P. Oats, and the late Bishop David Adams. In May 2000, Apostle Brooks was ordained as Bishop at Jerusalem Christian Fellowship Church of God, by Bishop David Adams. In addition, he was ordained an Apostle on June 12, 2009, by Apostles John Eckhart, Stephen Gainer, and Norris Johnson of the International Apostolic, Prophetic, and Worshiping Churches. If you spoke to Apostle Brooks concerning any of these credentials he would say: church folk has gone title crazy, God makes people what they are by His grace; and if someone doesn't want to recognize the graces of God in his life, they can just call him Gene.

Apostle Brooks’ experience in pastoral leadership has been over forty years, which includes serving as Assistant Pastor at Jerusalem Christian Fellowship Church of God, Pastor of True Holiness Church in Gaffney S.C., Founder and Pastor of Deliverance Christian Center in Blacksburg S.C., Pastor of Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Lincolnton, N.C., and presently Founder and late great Pastor of New Providence Full Gospel Church in Crouse, N.C.

Funeral services for Apostle Brooks will be livestreamed starting at 1:45 PM on Sunday, May 23, 2021at New Providence Full Gospel Church in Crouse, NC. He can be viewed from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the church. The family will be receiving friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the church on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.

Guest Book

My condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about your lost. God Bless. Evangelist Carolyn Kee Atlanta,Ga

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Tellas Phillips

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My heart goes out to the family of Pastor Brooks, First Lady, Brian, Malinda, Blair and everyone. May God comfort you all with fond memories and keep us in His care.

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Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers. Contina Strong Hopper

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Prayers of comfort for the family of Apostle Brooks. We love you all so much. Your presence will be missed but your life has left an everlasting impact. Rest in the Lord. Until we meet again

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My condolences to the family. Rest in Heaven

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Apostle Brooks and family I send my condolences. You were one of my husband's mentors. He looked up to you as a spiritual guide. And when he lost his battle to liver failure last year. You stepped up when we called. You will be dearly missed. Ms. Rodney Woods

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Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints! We don't 'wonder' what they doing in heaven today cause with Eugene in the mist they having a worship service this world can't imagine. Just another solider gone home to rejoice ever more. Heartfelt condolences to the Brooks family ,we love you. ❤️ Deacon & Evangelist Merritt

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God Bless

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Oh my God thou this a hard time for family and friends as a Christian in this army of the Lord as he was. My heart celebrates a victorious life in Christ. Pastor Brooks has thought about, anticipated this day and looked forward to this time to be in the presents of the savior. No more labor but a fulfillment in Christ. Amen

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You will be missed Apostle. I thank God for your life. Rest Easy, until we meet again. ❤️

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We extend our deepest sympathy to the Brooks family in the going home of Apostle Brooks. May God sustain you in times like these. Morris & Wanda Cates

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I will never forget apostle Brooks and Frist Lady when I first gave my life to Jesus as a young lady I would set on the foot of their bed and we would talk for hours about God and both of them would tell me what ever happened in my life or marriage never turn away from God .Love you family and will miss you Apostle Eugene Brooks

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He was a giant in the spiritual land and helped lead many to Christ. His presence will sure be missed.

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Sending my prayers to the Brooks and Brice family. Allen Whisnant

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May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and love of God and communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all! Sending love and comfort from Kingdom Embassy International and The Bynum's

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Prayers to the family. Apostle Brooks will be missed greatly. My deepest condolences to the family and church family.

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Praying 🙏🏾 for comfort and peace ❤️! For Blair.Brooks and his family. May God continue strengthen you during this time. Love 💗 Sharika Howell and family..

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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