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Obituary For Sammy Brooks, III
Mr. Sammy Brooks, III, 59, of Columbus, GA passed Saturday, August 7, 2021 in Columbus, GA.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m.EST, Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. John A.M.E. Church, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation will be Friday, August 13, 2021 from 1-5 p.m.EST.
Mr. Brooks was born May 30, 1962 in Ft. Mitchell, AL to Dorothy Brooks and the late Sammy Brooks, Jr. He began his Christian journey early in life at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Phenix City, Al, in the late 70’s under the leadership of late Rev. W.L. Lewis.
He was a 1981 graduate of Mt. Olive High School, Ft. Mitchell, AL. He was known for his prolific procession skills and his ability to listen and interchange with the entire Green and Orange “Mighty Tiger’s” band. After graduation, he went on to be an employee at Swift Textiles and later he joined the Boral Bricks staff until his health failed.
Sammy loved and enjoyed life to the fullest. He will always be remembered for his quick wit and was the jokester and life of every gathering. Sammy had a big heart, loved people, and his family, especially his granddaughters. He was preceded in death one sister, Michelle Miles.
He leaves to cherish his memories mother, Dorothy Brooks; one loving daughter, Kennyetta “Keisha” Brooks; six sisters, Barbara (Thomas) Cowing, Betty Morman, Elizabeth Dixon, Evelyn Sanks, Bonnie (Sterling) Griggs and Dorothy Miles; one brother, Derek Brooks. He was the grandfather to four beautiful granddaughters, Janiyah Mona’e Townsend, Lauryn Brielle Brooks, KaLeenah Desirae Brooks, and Ivey Zendaya Brooks; aunt, Beatrice Thomas and a host of nieces, nephews, classmates, family and friends.
He is also survived by his extended family, Wendy Brooks, Ozell Hood and the entire Hood family. We will forever love and treasure our memories of Sammy Brooks, III.
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Add A CondolenceSO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS GOD BLESS THIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY ❤🙏...GRIFFIN'S FAMILY
My sincere condolences to the Brooks Family. May God provide you comfort during this time. Rest In Peace classmate. Arternearn
SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS 🙏 FOR THE FAMILY FROM LINDA MILES AND FAMILY
Sending our love and condolences to the Brooks and Hood family. With Love, Jovon, Veronica, Dasiah, & Josiah
My sincere condolence goes out to the Brooks family may God strengthen you all in times like this.Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning The Chambers Family Ricky,Vivian Cedric, Charisse,Zyin and Charlie Rae
my prayers are with the family you will be missed at Avalon Apartments our love are with you all
My prayers goes out to the family
My sincere prayers and condolences to the Brooks and Hood family. May God comfort you through your season of mourning. Love Sharlene Taylor
We the Carter and Smith family offer our condolences to the Brooks family and GOD bless you all. This family done so much for mine family.
Sorry for your loss, praying for your family.
Tracie R Torane.
Sorry for your loss, sending prayers and love to your family.
Angelia Torane Jackson.
I send my deepest condolences to the Brooks family. I will never forget Sammy. We met at a young age and I will cherish the memories. Sissy💕.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Sammy Brooks. Respectfully, Reginald, Deneen Thornton- and D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, AL.
Your family is in our prayers. Rita Hood
Sorry for your loss, may God grant his family and friends with strength.Cynthia Abron Newbern and family.
Sending prayers and love to the family! I'm so sorry for your loss!
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