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Obituary For Rev. Bassil G. Brooks
Pastor Bassil G. Brooks was born on March 5, 1941, in Eads, Tennessee, to the late Charlie and Sadie Brooks.
He accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church under the late Rev. C. L. Cole.
He graduated from Mt. Pisgah High School in 1961. He attended Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi, and attended Brewster Theological Seminary. He also attended the Tennessee School of Religion. He retired from ABF Trucking Company after thirty-one years.
Pastor Brooks was called into the ministry in 1974 under the leadership of the late Rev. W. M. Fields, Jr.
After his calling, he served as the pastor of the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Eads, Tennessee, from 1975-1976; it was the family church. A year later, he became the pastor of the Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee.
Pastor Brooks was a life-time member of the Zion District Association; during his tenure, he served as Moderator (2003-2005), Vice-President (2004-2005), and President (2005-2007).
Pastor Brooks accomplished innumerable things during his ministry for God. He was truly a God-sent man. He began a second ministry at the Mt. Pisgah Inner-City Outreach in Memphis, Tennessee. He was also the overseer of the M.C. Outreach Learning Center located directly across the street.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Brooks and Sadie Mae Brooks; one sister, Maureen Taylor Brooks; and nine brothers, Henry Brooks, Charlie Brooks, Jr., Maurice Brooks, Walter Brooks, Rev. Eddie Gene Houston, Rev. B. C. Brooks, Charles Brooks, James Taylor and Isaac Brooks.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of fifty-nine years, Mary Alice Brooks; four beautiful daughters, Arnita Brooks Rodgers (Travis), Tammy D. Watson-Royster, Kimberley D. Brooks, and Stephanie A. Brooks; one son, Rev. Herbert Davis (Barbara); five grandsons, one granddaughter, and ten great-grandchildren. He leaves two sisters, Mae Murry Cohens and Sam Etta Bland; two brothers, Leonard Brooks (Estelle) and Pastor L.B. Brooks (Brenda); eight sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He also leaves his Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church family, Mt. Pisgah Inner-City Outreach Ministry, and the M.C. Outreach Learning Center.
Pastor Bassil G. Brooks transitioned from this life on Sunday, June 4, 2023. During his final moments in the hospital, his wife asked him, “What will your next sermon be titled?” Pastor Brooks replied, “My next sermon will be titled, ‘I’m Going Through’ from the book of Joshua.”
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
The family will receive friends Thursday, June 8, 2023 for a public viewing from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Mt Pisgah Inner City Outreach 974 Mississippi Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126. A public viewing will also be held Friday, June 9, 2023 from 2:00pm-6:00pm with a memorial service to follow at 6:00pm both will be held at Mt Pisgah Baptist Church 1234 Pisgah Rd, Cordova, TN 38016.
Rev Bassil Brooks will lie in state Saturday, June 10, 2023 11:00am at Greater Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 1072 S Wellington St, Memphis, TN 38126
Interment will be immediately following the service in Mt Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery 1234 Pisgah Rd, Cordova, TN 38016.
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We send our sincere condolences. From Jerlene Douglas and family. He will be well missed and loved forever. Mother Jerlene Douglas.
To Lady Brooks and the Mt. Pisgah Family. The Horner Family and The Members of The Greater New Bethel Family send you our most sincere sympathy. John14 1-3 Tells us: Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. [2] In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? [3] And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. We love you all and we are just a phone call. Away....God Bless you all The Horner Family and Greater New Bethel M.B. Church. Dr. Perry Horner
May God continue to bless your family an give you strength and comfort for the days to come. Pastor Brooks was an inspiration to many and will be missed. The Sutherland family. 🙏🏽💕
Condolences and Prayers to Mary Alice the entire Brooks and Church Family. It was with saddened heart to hear of the passing of Rev. Brooks. I can say that he was a preaching man and one that loved the Lord. I would always try to hear him when he came to Stanton at Mt.Zion. He will truly be missed. I will continue to lift you all in my prayers. Love Forestine Jackson
My Sincere Condolences to the First Lady Brooks and Family.May God keep you in perfect peace during this time. Robin Harris
Take your rest great Pastor. Sending condolences and the comfort of God to Mrs. Brooks and the Brooks and Mt. Pisgah famillies.
Pastor Arnie & Teresa Page ❤️
My deepest condolences to Mrs Brooks , family and Mt Pisgah.....Dean & Freddie Simpson
Mary Alice may God's arms continue to hold and strengthen you My prayers and love are with you
The Lee Family, and the Peter's Rock Church sends our love to First Lady Sis Mary Brooks, family and the entire Mt. Pisgah church family. We have so many memories of friendship and fellowship to enjoy. We love you and May God keep you during this difficult time .
Mary Alice and family, my condolences are with you during this most difficult time. We love you and ate praying for you all. Chandra(Larry Hodge's daughter)
To First Lady Brooks ant family, I send my deepest condolences to you. I remember Rev. Brooks coming to my home church MT Zion M B Church in Stanton the third week in August to preach revival for many years. What a glorious time in the Lord we would have as we would march around the wall. Rev. Brooks was an Awesome Preacher for the Lord the spirit of the Lord was upon him. You all are in my prayers and thoughts, may God comfort you during this time. He would close us out on Friday night singing, One glad morning when this life is over I will fly Asians be at rest. Take your rest Rev. Bassil Brooks. Minister Teresa Middlebrook
My condolences and prayers goes out to the family of Pastor Brooks may God keep you in his prayers. He will truly be miss, the only pastor I known with a big heart.R.I.Heaven Pastor Bassil G. Brooks from the Locke family. 2
Our hearts are heavy because of the sudden transitioning of Pastor. We are praying for the entire family. GOD is with you all!!!
Fountain Freeman, Jr and family
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There will be a memorial on Friday 6/9/23 at 6pm at Mt. Pisgah Inner City Outreach Ministries on Mississippi Blvd; Homegoing Celebration on Saturday at 11am at Greater Mt. Moriah MB Church on S. Wellington St.; both in Memphis, TN. Thank you for your prayers and condolences for our family at this time!
I'm praying for you, First Lady and family. The death of Pastor Brooks hit hard, but God's strength,comfort and peaceh will see you through. I love you all and will miss Pastor/cousin very much. Barbara Shotwell-Spencer
My sincerest condolences to Lady Mary Alice Brooks and Family in this great loss. I pray God's comfort,peace and strength be with you.
May God Give The Brooks Family Peace & Comfort. God Bless You All! Richard & Patricia Foster
Sorry for your loss praying for the family Kimberly Brooks Mansfield ohior
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So sorry for your loss praying for the family
Lady Mary Brooks we are praying for you and your family. Love from Pastor Mike & Lady Angie Ellis, Impact Church Family
Praying for strength and understanding
May God bless, strengthen, keep and comfort you all during this time of bereavement. God bless!!!!!
Charlotte Bachus
The Wright Family Is IN Prayer For The Brooks In The Homegoing Of Rev Bassil Brooks.
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