Lee L. Brooks' Obituary
Lee L. Brooks, 63, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
He was born June 27, 1955, in Brownsville, TN, to Andrews and Jessie Mae (Banks) Brooks, Sr.
He is survived by his son, Dontai Whyte of Minnesota; two sisters, Joyce (Willie) Jarrett of Kansas City, KS and Jennie (Jessie) Reed, Jr. of Decatur, IL; children of his loving companion, Heather Bratcher and Josh Ledbetter; four grandchildren, Laquisha Whyte, Destinee Whyte, Kyren Lemon and Jace Ledbetter; three great grandchildren; his brother, Freddie Brooks of Decatur, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving companion, Lisa Ledbetter; four brothers and three sisters.
Homegoing services to celebrate the life of Lee Brooks will be 12 noon Friday, January 18, 2019, conducted by Pastor Johnny Baker, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Friday, at the funeral home, before the service. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
The family of Lee Brooks is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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