Eddie Lee Brooks' Obituary
Eddie Lee Brooks, 77, of Palmetto, FL, passed away November 24, 2024 at his residence in Biloxi, MS.
Eddie was born August 7, 1947 in Palmetto, FL, the son of Benjamin and Aretha (Fraiser) Brooks.
Eddie was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam era. Following his military service, he worked for Tropicana as a forklift operator, retiring in 2002. Following his retirement, Eddie held a retirement job as a bus driver for the Grand Casino. Surviving are his children, Sherlene Hendriex (Reginald) of Lisella, Ga: grandchildren,Shamika Brooks Thomas, Reginald Hendriex jr, ;Deonte Hendriex,
Eddie Brooks Jr (Dorothea) of Charlotte, NC, Brian Brooks (Monique) of Washington DC, Lakasha Reaves (Michael) of Riverview, FL, Erika Williams (Ronnie) of Ruskin, FL, Alfred Brooks-USMC (Heather) of New Orleans, LA, Brandon Brooks (Nicole) of Palmetto, FL, Caitlin O’Neal (Jared) of Bradenton, FL; grandchildren, Shamika Brooks Thomas, Reginald Hendriex jr, ;Deonte Hendriex, Chantelle Webster, Taneeshia Brooks, Jaylen Brooks, Brian Brooks II, Corey Brooks, Brianne Brooks, Bria Brooks, Keejanee Franklin, Zantrel Franklin, Kyara Brooks, Brian Brooks III, Jeremy Brooks, Brielle Brooks, Makayla Reaves;, Asher Daniel Brooks and Luke Charles Brooks, Brandon Jr. (USMC), Brianna (USMC), Nehemiah, Bryson, Brooklyn, Angel, Reyna, Angelina, Nathaniel, Aiden, Jude; Great Grandchildren, Michael Smith, Zacchaeus Smith, Joshua Brezial, Isaias Hendriex , Lea, Jamari Gregg, Noel Webster, Makayla Stancil , Kaytelyn Brooks, Dionne Webster, Michael Brantley Jr., Sommer Brantley, Mason Brantley, and Sincere Vinson.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday, December 13, 2024 at Palmview First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 6 – 8 PM Thursday, December 12 at Palm View Baptist Church. Burial will be at Skyway Memorial Gardens. Memorials: Vietnam Veterans of America. Condolences may be left to Eddie’s family at www.skywaymemorial.com.
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