Marvin Everett Brooks

Mr. Marvin Everett Brooks, 86, of Albany, passed away early Sunday morning, October 23, 2016 at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center in Americus. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Sunnyside Baptist Church. Pastor Terry Siniard, Rev. Steve Brooks and Rev. Bobby Brooks will officiate. The family will have a private interment at Andersonville National Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon with military honors. Born February 19, 1930 in Ashburn, Mr. Brooks was the son of the late Robert and Cora Davis Brooks. He proudly served his country and retired from The United States Marine Corps. His service included The Vietnam Era and The Korean Conflict. He also retired from The Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany where he worked in supply. Mr. Brooks cherished the 25 plus years of coaching and umpiring little league baseball. He was a faithful and dedicated member of Sunnyside Baptist Church where it was his great joy to serve The Lord. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Laura Lucille Broome Brooks who passed away on December 14, 2015. Survivors include his sons, Rev. Bobby and Catrina Brooks of Leesburg, Rev. Steve and Suzy Brooks of Bainbridge and Phillip Brooks of Albany; Howard and his wife, Pam of Childersburg, AL. that Mr. and Mrs. Brooks considered a son; grandchildren, Matthew, Nathan, Sarah, Kelly, Kaycee, Kevin, Brittany, Katy and Caleb and great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Luke, Brycen, Bentley and John Parker. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral service at Sunnyside Baptist Church. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.hallandhallfuneralhome.com. Hall and Hall Funeral Home was given the honor to serve the Brooks family. Hall and Hall Funeral Home 229-883-3864