S.L. Brooks

1925–1986
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--- Page 1 --- Homeguing Serbices Mor February 19, 1925 August 10, 1986 S. I. Brooks THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1986 Wake: 7:00 P.M. Funeral: 7:30 P.M. 2035 East 79th Street Chicago, Illinois REV. CARL GUYTON, Officiating --- Page 2 --- Obituary On February 19, 1925, S. L. BROOKS was born to James and Emma Brooks in Melvina, Mississippi. After serving in the United States Navy from 1942-1945, he was honorably discharged in 1945. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior in 1947 and was baptized under the pastor, Rev. D. B. Bishop, New Mourning Star M. B. Church. He was united in marriage to Emma Lathan here in Chicago, Illinois. He was given the gift of peace on August 10, 1986 at 7:00 A.M. He leaves to mourn: a wife, Emma; three sons: Phil, Samuel and Marvin; one daughter, Franscine; a mother, Emma Johnson of Memphis, Tennessee; two sisters, Earline Taylor and Levon Johnson; one brother, Alvin Johnson all of Memphis, Tennessee and a host of in-laws; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, beheve also in me. In my Father's bouse are many mansions: if it were not so, I would bave told you. I go to prepare a place jor you. And if i go and prepare a place for you, 1 will come again and re- cewe you unto myself: that where 1 am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3 Submitted By Order of Service PROCESSIONAL SCRIPTURE PRAYER. SOLO REMARKS SOLO Two Minutes ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CARDS, TELEGRAMS, FLORAL AND CONDOLENCES REFLECTIONS Rev. James Brame . Rev. James Brames . Rev. Carl Guyton Rev. James Bishop Ron Anderson . Congregation (Read Silently) Rev. Carl Guyton EULOGY REVIEW AL BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL --INTERMENT-- OAKRIDGE - GLENOAK CEMETERY Friday, August 15, 1986 Leaving Chapel at 10:00 A.M. --- Page 3 --- Pallbearers RICKY LATHAN VERNON CHATMAN CARL GRAHAM RODNEY LATHAN PATRICK LATHAN JOHNNY GAGE Acknufledgement The family of S. L. BROOKS is grateful for each kind expres- sion of sympathy shown them during their hour of sorrow. Each will be personally acknowledged at a later date. Recordiss 383 - 2629 ock Parke ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO: ANDREWS FUNERAL HOME 10834 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60628 821-8088 MARSHALL C. ANDREWS Funeral Director

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BornFebruary 19, 1925
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