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Samuel Brooks Jr.

Published Wednesday, November 22, 2006 in the Nevada County Picayune

Samuel Brooks Jr., 77, of Prescott, died Saturday, November 11, 2006, at his home.

Mr. Brooks was born October 9, 1929. He was retired owner of S&B Trucking Co., member and deacon of Faith Temple COGIC and an Army Veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Murlean Purifoy Gulley Brooks of Prescott; two daughters, Videlia Brooks Brady of Bolingbrook, Ill. and Jessica Brooks Brown of Panama City, Fla.; one son, Samuel Brooks III of Chicago; one stepdaughter, Darlene Wiley of Prescott; three stepsons, Willie Gulley, Floyd gulley and Randolph Gulley of Prescott; two brothers, Howard Brooks and Edward Brooks of St. Louis; three sisters, Carrie Collins, Ruby Ambus and Elizabeth Calmese of St. Louis; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.

Services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 18 at Prescott High School Auditorium with Superintendent Leroy Sworn officiating. Burial was in DeAnn Cemetery under the direction of Brandons Mortuary.

Visitation was from 5-6 p.m., November 17, 2006 at the funeral home.

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