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Sean Derrick Brooks

06/26/1969 - 07/19/2021

Obituary For Sean Derrick Brooks

Sean Brooks, 52, of Summit Rd., Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Martinsville, VA on June 26, 1969, the son of the late Ernest Brooks, Jr., and the late Brenda Jones Brooks.

Sean was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School. Before becoming disabled, he was a over the road truck driver.

Sean leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter, Tequeisha Brooks of Collinsville, VA; two sons, Damian (Andreshia) Brooks, and Dorian (Demetria) Brooks both of Collinsville, VA; one brother, Ernest (Joan) Brooks, III of Greensboro, NC; four grandchildren, Jayceon Brooks, Ka'Miyah Brooks, Gabriella Brooks, and Treylan Brooks all of Collinsville, VA; special friend, Tonya Geer of Collinsville, VA; and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Reverend Benjamin Redd, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. All other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 933 Summit Rd., Martinsville, VA. The family ask that you will observe social distancing and wear a face covering.

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To Ernest Brooks and family, you have and will be in my prayers at the loss of your family member. Sending my sincere condolences and prayer for God to uphold you with support and strength. Sincerely -- Darlene Stephens, Greensboro, NC

Family, though we couldn't be there in person, please know we are there in Spirit. Sean was always a bright light that never showed us anything but laughter, smiles, love and respect, always followed by jokes and hugs. Though we didn't see each other often; when we did, we felt that family bond and connection always strong. He is our cousin and we will love him forever. Rest in Peace, keep shinning and Love ALWAYS, Rennie and Shelby

We only knew Sean for two years but he impressed us as a good man. It was an honor to have known him even for this breaf period of time. My family and I were heartbroken to hear of his passing. We wish his family strength in the difficult days to come but solace from cherishing his memory. Wayne, Glenda, and Melody Scales

Condolences to the Brooks family, Sean was a very nice and energetic person, he was very easy to make conversations with. Praying for you during this difficult time. The Spencer Family, Hazel and Leon

Sorry for your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.

Sean, I have so many fond memory of you and the times we played together as children. May you rest on peace. Never forgotten.Continued prayers for your family and friends. Lanita Hairston-Brisbon

Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston

To the family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences are with each and everyone of you. I can say as his ex wife that there was not 1 boring time when he was around. Definitely the life of the party. Look to Jesus in the days to come, he is the comforter.

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Best cousin ever taught me a lot ..we share a whole lot of things together we did..no body's business but I learned a lot of things from this guy..forever missed never forgotten.Tell daddy save some of the d...m cornbread..love you see you on the other side..

Condolences and prayers are extended to the family. God bless and strengthen the family.

Shirley McCain and family

Sean was a bright light in the time that I knew him. Always kind and polite to all who met him. He had the most contagious smile always. He will be missed. Michele

Sean was always one of my favorite people. His absence will be felt by so so many.

My prayers to the family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Sean. He was always the one to make you laugh. RIP my dear sweet friend. Betty Draper

I express my deepest sympathy to the Brooks family. Gracie Tidline

Prayers and deepest sympathy to all the family and friends. We are so very sorry to hear about your loss.

My deepest sympathy to my family sorry for your loss Sean I will miss you and the good laugh we have had together.

Our Family send our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your loved one Praying for the family in the most difficult time---Elder Jim Willie Penn and Family

Our deepest sympathy to the Brooks family you are in our prayers. Peter and Willie Mae Harris

Sean, you were an amazing man. The love you had for your family was unconditional. You will truly be missed. I will always love you. Love your niece -Britt-

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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