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
Chris & Jeannette Anderson says:
January 31, 2006
Like many others blessed by the genuine friendship of Carl Brooks, we can only say that he walked the walk–a true Christian. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and in this case, toward the Day we will see Carl again. Thanks, Bro!
Delyte Adams-Lawrence says:
January 31, 2006
My heartfelt prayers go to Carl’s family and his many friends. Carl was a very fun-loving, generous and caring person who always made you smile and made you feel special. Carl will be truly missed.
James & Myrtle Tate says:
January 31, 2006
He was a warm and engaging human being, whose friendly smile will be missed.
Janice and Jim Byrne says:
January 31, 2006
Shortly before we were married, almost 30 years ago, Jim introduced me to Carl when we bumped into him at the Orange County swapmeet on weekend. We were so fortunate to call him “friend” for all these years! Carl always had a smile and a friendly word and was one of the best conversationalists ever. So many memories of happy times – we will miss him very much.
Joyce Clark says:
January 31, 2006
What warm memories I have when I think of Carl. I see him smiling big and planning some good food for friends. He brightened so many lives with his warm spirit and I’m glad I knew him.