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Charles Crawford Brooks

1919 - 2013

Charles Crawford Brooks obituary, 1919-2013, Chicago, IL

BORN

1919

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

A.A. Rayner & Sons Modern Funeral Service - Chicago

318 East 71st Street

Chicago, Illinois

Charles Brooks Obituary

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.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 26, 2013.
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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

September 26, 2013

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Sep

27

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

A.A. Rayner & Sons Modern Funeral Service - Chicago

318 East 71st Street, Chicago, IL 60619

Sep

28

Wake

10:00 a.m.

St. Mark United Methodist Church

8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60654-1501

Sep

28

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

St. Mark United Methodist Church

8441 S. St. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60654-1501

Sep

28

Interment

Sunset Memorial Lawn

Northbrook, IL 60654-1501

Funeral services provided by:

A.A. Rayner & Sons Modern Funeral Service - Chicago

318 East 71st Street, Chicago, IL 60619

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