Brooks, Charles Crawford Charles Crawford Brooks was the fourth child born to William P. and Wilhelmina Eugenia Brooks of Asheville, North Carolina on November 3, 1919. He completed elementary school in Ashville, North Carolina and high school in Washington, D.C. Charles was attending Hampton Institute in Hampton, Virginia when World War Two started. He earned a certificate in Auto Mechanics and joined the United States Navy. His training at Hampton Institute led him to achieve the rank of Airman First Class while in the service of his country during World War Two. He was very active in Saint Marks United Methodist Church and was named Man of the Year on several Occasions. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Syndonia Mae Brooks and four of his five brothers; William P. Brooks, Jr; James E. Brooks; Reuben Brooks and his youngest brother Horace W. Brooks. He leaves to cherish his memory, Booker T. Brooks, brother; Christopher Calloway, nephew; Peter C. Brooks, nephew; Crystal Jackson, niece; Lynn Newkirk, niece; several cousins and many loving friends. Charles passed on September 18, 2013. Visitation at A.A. Rayner & Sons Friday, September 27, 2013 from 2-9pm. Funeral Services will be Saturday, September 28, 2013 10:00am wake, 11:00am Funeral at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 8441 S. St. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619. Interment immediately following to Sunset Cemetery.
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To God Be The Glory. Charles was like a father to me when I lived in Chicago from 1975-1978. There was never a mean bone in his body. We all loved Charles and wanted him to live forever. However, the Bible says that it is appointed once for man to die. God gave Charles 90 plus years and then called him to his eternal home. Now Charles can be with his beloved Sedonia and live forever in Heaven. May we all find comfort for being a part of Charles' life while he was on earth. A.T. Mills, III & family
Amos Mills, III
October 21, 2013
From all of the staff of Astoria nursing center , you are already missed . Rest in peace and my God rain down blessing on your family . You truley were one of a kind .
Sandra Ford
September 27, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but your special memories of
Mr. Brooks will help you to cope with the pain you're feeling. Remembering you and your loved one today.
Sincerely,
Dee
September 27, 2013
Every blade in the field-
Every leaf in the forest-
Lays down its life in its season,
As beautifully as it was taken up.
My deepest sympathy to the Brooks family especially BT.
Glenna James
September 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Craig Starr
September 27, 2013
We would like to express our condolences to the family of Charles C. Brooks.
We used to take piano lessons at the Brooks home/music studio and always looked forward to his smile (which he shared whether or not we played the correct notes). He was very supportive to us as young musicians and we will always remember that.
Verrita Washington, Willinda Washington Ringer and our mom
September 27, 2013
I am deeply sorry for your lost! May the only true God who provides comfort be with you during this difficult time. - Romans 15:13
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