Maurice R. Neibert
05/29/2010

                        


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BROOKS, DONALD I., 80 of Sebring, FL died Monday, May 10, 2010 at Crowne Pointe Assisted Living Facility. Don was born in Syracuse, NY, a graduate of Manlius High School, Manlius, NY; joining the U.S. Navy in 1945, a veteran of Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He retired in 1967 with the rank of Chief Aviation Machinist Mate. Don then served as District Executive for Gulf Ridge Boy Scout Council for twelve years. He owned and operated Don Brooks Realty and Auction Company; was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sebring; a member of V.F.W. Post #4300, American Legion, Fleet Reserve, Viet Nam Veterans, USS Forrestal Assoc., Italian American War Veterans of the United States and Disabled American Veterans. Don was Past Master of Wauchula Masonic Lodge #17; Scottish Rite Bodies; Egypt Shrine Temple; Highlands Shrine Club; Past President of Sebring Sunrise Rotary Club; Past Exalted Ruler of Lake Placid Elks Lodge. Don is survived by his loving family. Children—David Brooks (Jan Workman)-- Green Cove Springs, FL, Donna Carlisle (Kenneth)--Sebring, Kenneth Brooks, Jacksonville, FL, Janet Long(Greg)--Haines City, FL and Michelle Brooks (Justin Alvarez)--Sebring; brother, Paul Brooks (Ellie)--Blairsville, GA; sisters, Phyllis Ferguson (James) and Paula Wittier all of Syracuse, NY; fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Visitation 7-9, Friday and 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Morris Funeral Chapel with services at 11:00 am, Saturday at the Chapel.--Rev. A.C. Bryant officiating. Wauchula Masonic Lodge will do the Masonic Honors. Military Honors will be at Jacksonville National Cemetery , 2:30 pm, Monday. Memorials are suggested to Disabled Veterans

Condolences or Life Stories may be expressed in his Guestbook. Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring, Fl.

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Facts

Place of Birth: Syracuse, NY
Death: May 10, 2010
Place of Death: Sebring, FL
Occupation: Own & Operated: Don Brooks
Realty and Auction Company
Organizations: Boy Scouts of America,
First United Methodist Church (Sebring, FL),
V.F.W. Post #4300, American Legion, Fleet Reserve,
Viet Nam Veterans, USS Forrestal Assoc., Italian
American War Veterans of the United States,< br>Disabled American Veterans and several more

Survived By;

David Brooks (Jan Workman), Son
Donna Carlisle (Kenneth), Daughter
Kenneth Brooks, Son
Janet Long (Greg), Daughter
Michelle Brooks (Justin Alvarez), Daughter
Paul Brooks (Ellie), Brother
Phyllis Ferguson (James), Sister
Paula Wittier, Sister
fourteen grandchildren
fourteen great grandchildren
Guestbook

05/12/2010 - Fred (Little French Guy)
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Brooks family. Although only knowing your father and grandfather for a short time, he still touched a place in my heart and I'll never forget the times when I was around him. He seemed like he was a great man of God, a great American and a great father. May God Bless him.

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05/12/2010 - Lisa (Brooks) Ludlow

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Donald. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

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05/13/2010 - Gary Du Four

Don was well liked in the comunity,was a hard worker, and will be missed. I infoumed the Lake Placid Elk's last evening. My condolences, Gary Du Four

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05/13/2010 - Diana Walstrom

May god be with you though the hard times and my sympathy is with you and your family!!

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05/14/2010 - Jan Workman

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Don told me numerous stories about real estate, his life and when he was in the Navy. He was so proud to serve his country and he will be remembered as a true American hero. He loved God, his Family and his country.

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05/14/2010 - Linda Hiller Whitford

So sorry to hear about your Dad. We know our parents are all together now in a much better place. From your cousin, Linda

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05/14/2010 - José Gutierrez

Dave and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and Godspeed.

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05/14/2010 - Chip Nilsen

Dave and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole Brooks family in this time of need.

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05/14/2010 - B. Hugh Bradley

My sympathies go out to all Don's family. Sorry to hear of his passing. I have known Don for a number of years, here in Wauchula, and had a high regard for him. God bless you during this time of loss.

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05/14/2010 - Shannon Hunt

Donna and Michelle and your families are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, I love you all very much..

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05/15/2010 - Marjorie Mills

I am so sorrow about your Dad, he was a good man. Marjorie Mills

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05/16/2010 - Bonnie Chapman

My prayers are with you and your family. Always remember the love, advise, and wisdom that your Dad gave you.



Life Stories

Little French Guy - May 12, 2010
Posted: May 12, 2010 | Last Revised: May 12, 2010

I titled my story Little French Guy because that is what Donald always referred to me as. I met Donald while I was working at LSI out at Cecil Feild in Jacksonville FL with his son David. During his visits with David I soon discovered that he definetely was never at a loss for words. He was fun to be around and I enjoyed listening to his stories because that I think is what he did best. A couple of years later when he decided he loved Cecil Field so much, being the plankowner that he was of then, a Naval Air Station during the war, actually moved up from Sebring on a temporary basis into these villa's that were converted into an adult community from when they used to serve as military housing. First thing I told David was he will never be able to get any work done because his father will be coming over from just across the street to LSI to visit all the jtime. If you knew Donald you know what I'm talking about- enough said- LOL! It turned out that he did not spend alot of time over at the villa he was renting and spent most of the time back down home in Sebring. But when he did come up to stay it was nice to see and hear from him. I will surely miss him.