Pastor Jimmy Brooks, Sr. Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Pastor Jimmy Brooks, Sr.

Pastor Jimmy Brooks, Sr., 76, of Phenix City, AL passed Friday, April 1, 2022 in Columbus, GA.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. EST, Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL. Visitation is Friday, April 8, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. EST with a family hour from 3-5 p.m. EST.

Pastor Jimmy Brooks, Sr. was born on February 24, 1946 to the late Hillie Brooks and Bessie Brooks in Russell County, Alabama. He confessed Christ at a young age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Harris Pastor Brooks, Sr. graduated from Mount Olive High School in Ft. Mitchell, Alabama. He was married to the love of his life for 50 years, Sister Addie Davis Brooks, who he called "Brooksie".

Pastor Jimmy Brooks, Sr. worked in the grocery business for over 40 years. A&P, Seale Road Groceries, McCoy's Groceries, IGA Foods, Franks Warehouse Foods, and retired from Rainbow Foods. He also worked at Smith Gray Electric Company.

When he wasn't working (which wasn't often) he enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling with family to New Jersey, watching sports and news everyday. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church choir, he played the trumpet in the Mount Olive High School band, he sang in a group called the "Twilights" with family and friends and praised God from Church to Church. He sang solos in many churches and performed duets with this sister and brother causing him to be well known by many.

He was called into the ministry at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Ft. Mitchell, Alabama under the leadership of Pastor Samuel Johnson. He was sent by God to Pastor at Mt. Arrie Missionary Baptist Church in Hatchechubbee, Alabama for 23 years.

Pastor Jimmy Brooks, Sr. transitioned on April 1, 2022 He is preceded in death by his parents, Hillie and Bessie Brooks; siblings, Lizzie Grady (Charles), Katie Gamble (Wilbert), Cleveland Brooks (Pearlene), Hillie Brooks, Jr. (Sadie), Curtis Brooks (Earnestine), Walter Brooks, Sr. (Sallie), Willie Brooks (Brenda), Eddie Brooks, Sr. (Mattie) and Harold Brooks (Seletha).

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Addie (Davis) Brooks; children, Angel (Brooks) Chaney, Jimmy Brooks, Jr. (Leida), Anthony Brooks (Charissa), and Felicia Brooks; siblings, Theo Brooks (Sandra) and Brenda Tarver (George); special sisters-in-law, Dora Brooks Richardson, Janice Holloway Brooks and Barbara Brooks Walton; special brother-in-law, Jim Davis (Deevy); four grandchildren, Jakwon Roberts, Adelyn Chaney, Camren Brooks, and Amya Brooks.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family Mrs. Brooks.
Love, Mya Baskin and family

Prays and sympathy to the Family of Pastor Jimmy Brooks. I going to miss our discussion of the Bible. Lemmie Underwood Jr

TO BROOKS FAMILY FROM THE PHILLIPS FAMILY SORRY FOR THE LOST MAY GOD BLESS .

I'm sorry for your lost.. My friend my friend. I met him in dialysis and he was a great man of God. We sing together. Lord have mercy. May God continues to bless the family.

Sister Brooks, you and your family are in my prayers. Pastor Brooks was an awesome man of God and it was a pleasure to him. I am going to miss speaking with him whenever I called just to see how you all were doing. May God continue to bless you and keep you always in His care. Love you Stephanie Strickland, Ebony and Destiny Ross

My condolences and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Brooks family.
Charlie Carter and Family

I would like to extend condolences to the Ms. Addie, Angel, and the family. I met Pastor Brooks several times over the years and he greeted me with kindness. May God comfort you. Teronda Jackson

My condolences and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Brooks family. May the Lord give you strength as you travel this journey.
Mack and Debbie Harris

Prayers to the family of Pastor Brooks. He always welcome my and I with open arms each time we visited the church. May God give you all the strength during your difficult time. Courtney Turner

Sending our heartfelt condolences. Praying that God will provide the entire family peace and comfort while celebrating the life of such a good man. Love Arternearn and Tim Thornton

Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our dear brother, Pastor Jimmy Brooks, Sr. Sis Addie Brooks, know that we love you and will continue to pray for you and your family as you go through this time of bereavement. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help. Love in Christ, Pastor Miriam R. Harlan and the St Luke A.M.E. (Hatchechubbee) Church family

May the Lord be your strength as you grieve the death of your loved one. Please accept my deepest sympathy. LaNora Emziah

Our sincere condolences to the Brooks family. We pray that God will give you peace and comfort during this time and in the days to come.
Reggie and Consandra Herring

Words cannot express the strength and power that Pastor Brooks exuded. He has been more of a father to me in addition to a spiritual leader and mentor. I truly would like to thank the Brooks family for sharing him with the Mt. Arrie Baptist Church. I will continue to pray for the family and know that I love you all.
-Brian Garrett

My deepest sympathy, thoughts and Prayers go out to the Brooks Family. I ask that, God will strengthen, and comfort you all during this difficult time of bereavement. I'm sorry for your loss. Pastor Brooks will be missed. I know him as a humble person. Minister Robert Lee Kerns - Columbus GA

To the Brooks family; which I am a part of, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Respectfully, Reginald, Deneen Thornton - & D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, AL.

Dr. Brown and the members of Mount Olive Baptist Church sends Condolences to Sister Addie Brooks and the rest of the Brooks Family Pastor Brooks will truly be missed. We will continue to keep you in out prayers.

To the Brooks Family especially Sis.Addie Brooks,our hearts was truly sadness when we heard about the passing of your beloved husband .My brother,my friend and my fellow yokeful in Jesus the Christ. We will miss our church fellowship with one another our pastoral anniversary and breaking bread together. My friend we will miss you go ahead and take your rest,we Love you but God Love you the best . Pastor n Lady P D.Johnson,Seale,Alabama

My heart is deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Pastor of 24 years. Pastor Jimmy Brooks Sr was more than a Pastor to me but also a father figure. Pastor will surely be missed. My condolences and prayers to the Brooks Family and The Mt Arrie Baptist Church Family.

Pastor Brooks, our Family,our Pastor and our Friend. He will be missed. Pastor Brooks always made us feel Welcome...We will miss worship service, Sunday dinners,holidays,vacations, Birthdays, good food with him. Pastor Brooks always said, "you better have some,this is some good food and we have plenty." Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to our Sister Brooks,the children,the grandchildren and all family Love, Deevy and Jim❤

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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