John B. Brooks

John B. Brooks, the son of the late Herman R. and Myrtle P. Brooks, was born on March 20, 1941. On Sunday March 6, 2005, whereas it pleased the Lord God Almighty to call our beloved brother to eternal rest, we bow to His will. John was baptized and received his early Christian education at Mt. Winans United Methodist Church. He then joined Christ Edmondson United Methodist Church. In 1983 John & Penny became members of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial United Methodist Church where he contributed his time, resources and talents as a, lay leader, sang on three choirs, member of United Methodist Men, president 4 years, administrative board, council on ministries, he was admired by so many members he received the Man of the year award in 1999.John was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. He graduated from Fredrick Douglas Senior High in 1959, and Carver Vocational School where he received his certificate in barbering in 1962. His love for barbering extended into a 40 + year career. Throughout his life John was loyal and a hard worker, he devoted 37 years of service and management to Hairmasters Barber Shop. He was appointed and served six years as a member of the Maryland State Board of Barber Exameriners. Not only was he a barber to generations of people and families, but also a few famous people, Reggie Jackson, Paul Blair, Frank Robinson, Jim Parker, John Mackie and many others. His greatest joy was to give a listening ear, a warm smile, and great conversation with his many friends. He touched and changed many lives, just by being himself.In October 1985, John married Beverly Brooks, (Penny), and they had many happy years together. John and Penny enjoyed traveling to exotic places, cruises, going out to dinner and being with family and friends. They loved spending time together. They are truly joined by God and their love will live on forever.John & Penny was lead by God in September 2003, to move to Florida, where he enjoyed the sunshine, playing golf, his new home and his swimming where he would lay back and say “Another day in paradise” a phrase he borrowed from his brother Wayne. His greatest joy was family and friends. He had a few favorite charities, the NAACP, and the United Negro College Fund, and of course church contributions. He recently joined the African American Club of Citrus Co. in Florida, where he enjoyed the meetings and fellowship. He leaves to cherish in memory: his loving wife, Penny; two sons, Dante and Sean Brooks: one daughter, Tanya Brooks; and their mother Alma Meggison; two daughters-in-law, Kelly and Annette Brooks; eight grandchildren, Jared, Tia, Daniel, Shaunte, Blair, Brian, Jordon, Jalen; one great-grandson, Little Jared; five brothers, Herman, Carl, Kenneth, Wayne and Craig Brooks; four sisters-in-law, Terry, Myrna, Bernadette, and Linda. preceded in death by one sister, Arden Epps, two aunts Mildred Brooks and Audrey Taylor, one uncle, Edsell Brooks; mother-in-law, Mary Hawthorne, a host of other family and friends.John will truly be missed.Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

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John B. Brooks

March 20, 1941 - March 6, 2005