FREEMAN EMILE BROOKS, a lifelong resident of New Orleans La., entered eternal rest on Friday, March 20, 2020 at West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero La. He was 71 years old and was a retired U.S. Navy Seaman and electrical engineer.
Son of the late Beauragard and Yvonne Lexsie Brooks. Beloved father of Andre (Erin) Brooks, Katrice (Vernon) Harris, Danielle (Jamarr) Tate, Leslie Woods and Tyrone Jackson. Grandfather of Joshua Joseph, Derrick M. Brooks and Avery Tate. Great grandfather of Tyrin McGinnis Joseph. Brother of Michelle Bewley, Freeman Brooks, Jeffrey Brooks and the late Debra Brooks Farmer, Terrence and Kenneth Brooks.
Mr. Brooks is also survived by several nieces, nephew, cousins, other relatives and devoted friends. He will be truly missed but never forgotten by his devoted children, grandchildren, siblings and friends.
Private funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Robinson Family Funeral Home located at 9611 La-23, Belle Chasse, La. 70037 at 10 A.M.
Visitation will start at 9 AM. Pastor Joseph Brooks of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Naomi officiating. Internment will follow in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.
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