Albert Brooks

09/03/1943 - 06/02/2024

Mr. Albert Brooks, 80, of Columbus, GA passed Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Columbus, GA.

Graveside service 10:00 a.m. EST, Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery with Pastor Earl Woods, officiating. Public viewing from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Albert Brooks, age 80, passed away on Sunday June 2, 2024. He was born on September 3, 1943, in Russell County, Alabama to Samuel and Minnie Brooks and was one of seven children. He was a 1962 graduate of Mount Olive High School. He married Patricia Brooks on January 15, 1983, in Lumpkin, Georgia and of this union was born a daughter, Camellia. He worked and retired as an employee of the United States Postal Service from 1969-1999 and retired from the Army National Guard as a mess sergeant.

Albert enjoyed family gatherings, playing the piano, listening to gospel music and had an appreciation for nature.

Albert Brooks is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Minnie Brooks; two sisters, Rosa Brooks, Mildred Sanders; four brothers, Claude Brooks, Arthur Brooks, Jimmy Brooks, Sammie Brooks.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Brooks; son, Tory Jackson; daughter Camellia (Kanton) Bynam; six grandchildren, Noah Bynam, Joshua Bynam, Ethan Bynam, Victor Bynam, Gideon Bynam and Destiny Bynam; brother, Bill Brooks; niece, Pat (Stratford) Johnson; cousin, Shirley Brooks and a host of other cousins, nieces, and nephews.