Carl A. Brooks
January 18, 1945 - January 25, 2006
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Carl A. Brooks
January 18, 1945 - January 25, 2006
Obituary
Carl Avery Brooks was born January 18, 1945 in Houma, Louisiana to Abram Brooks and Dorothy White Brooks. Carl grew up in Louisiana on the bayou. Carl spoke with great respect and affection for his grandfather Gloster White and his grandmother Classie Bolden White. Carl was a graduate of Ambassador College in Pasadena, California. His firm, South Coast Hearing Representatives, was a successful advocacy practice in Worker’s Compensation law. Over the years Carl trained and employed many worker’s compensation practitioners. He is most fondly remember as ‘the Bro’ — a term of affection for one of the most generous men that has ever graced our planet. Carl’s favorite pasttime was cooking for his friends and educating their palates with fine wine. Carl is survived by his sisters Elaine Brooks Seymore, Linda Brooks Burke, Virginia Brooks Mitchell and Winniefer McDonald Ferrell. His sister, Betty Brooks Matthews had predeceased Carl. Carl is also survived by his brothers A.J. Brooks and McKinley McDonald and fifteen nieces and nephews. Carl’s life was one of generosity and and kindness to others — a life defined by his faith in his Creator. Carl died January 25, 2006. He was greatly loved by many and will be deeply missed by all.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2006 ~ 7:00 P.M. at Garden Grove Community Center – Room # A, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92843. 714 741-5262
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 ~ 10:00 A.M. at Community Funeral Home, 230 S. Hollywood Houma, LA
An Interment will follow immediately at St Luke Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 182, Houma, LA 70360
In lieu of flowers, donations can be make in Carl’s name to Vision.org – 476 S. Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
61 responses to Carl A. Brooks
Horace and Chloe Driver says:
January 30, 2006
We did not know Carl Brooks but have heard many good things about him. Our prayers are for your comfort and encouragement in your loss of him.
Jeanne Senaratne says:
January 30, 2006
I first met Carl in 1992 at the Garden Grove Church, when my family and I arrived in the USA from Sri Lanka. I remember him as a warm and generous person. A special occasion that stands out in my mind is the time he invited my whole family 7 people! to a wonderful dinner at the Pleasant Pheasant in Irvine one of Carl’s favorite restaurants, with several other brethern, where we were treated to a wonderful evening of food and wine; what a delightful evening it was!
Carl will be dearly missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies during this very sad time.
Jeanne Senaratne
Jerold & Mary Ann Aust says:
January 30, 2006
Mary Ann and I knew and loved Carl for many years. Where do I start? He was like a brother to us, as he was to many others. I was one of his pastors for a while but we always shared our lives like brothers. His example of sharing what he had always brought us back to the reality of Christ’s words: “I came to serve, not be served.” Carl was a 24/7/365 servant of others, all others, without conditions. I was shocked to learn of his death. How we wished we could have been by his side in his time of need; we hope to be with him forever. Thanks for your great example of unconditional service, Mr. Carl. We will never forget you. Our love and sympathy for Mr. Carl’s family. Jerold and Mary Ann Aust
John & Mary Ann Banko says:
January 30, 2006
We met Carl through our Son Joe Banko. Carl was truly the word gentle in gentleman. He always had a smile to give. We will remember him always in that way.
Linda Brooks Burke says:
January 30, 2006
Treat others the way you want to be treated. Always play fair. Friendship and family are always good investments. That’s my brother Carl. I will truly miss him.