The Life of Deacon Melvin Brooks, 67

A private viewing will be held privately at the funeral parlor on Friday, July 26, 2019.

Deacon Brooks remains will repose in Evangelistic Church of Deliverance-Santuary for viewing one hour before the funeral on Saturday, July 27, 2019.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, July 27, 2019, 12:00 O'Clock High Noon, ECOD-Santuary, 195 Sycamore St., Weldon, NC  27890

Minister Charlie Clark will deliver the eulogy

Burial will follow in the Daily Memorial Gardens, Gumberry, NC

All of ECOD Ministry Staff, please adorn yourselves in your clergy collars and all other Ministers if you like, all Mothers adorn yourselves in ALL white.

Deacon Melvin Brooks was born September 1, 1951 in South Bronx, New York. He was one of four children born to the union Deena (Florida) and Harry (North Carolina) Brooks, who made their home in New York, but were both originally from Garysburg, NC.

Melvin Brooks received his formal education from the New York Public School System.

In his twenties, Melvin, often referred to as "Brooks", moved to North Carolina. Melvin held various construction jobs. He had acquired the trade of a Concrete Finisher. Melvin worked with BEK Construction Company, English Construction Company, JP Stevens Construction Company and also did construction work for the Township of Roanoke Rapids. Because of his hard work ethic and dedication, Melvin was quickly promoted to the position of Concrete Foreman. This position gave him the authority and ability to extend a hand to many residents of the states of VA and NC in need of employment.

While in NC, Melvin met  and married the love of his life, Phyllis Rainey and on September 11, 1976, they were United In Holy Matrimony. To this union, four children were born, Melvin, Ricky, Wanda and Teresa. Melvin and Phyllis made a home for their family on Freeman Street, Garysburg, NC and have resided there ever since.

Melvin gave his life to the Lord at Evangelistic Church of Deliverance in Weldon, North Carolina, under the leadership of then Elder William H. Cheek, where he faithfully served until his passing.  Being chosen of God, Elder Cheek ordained him with the title of Deacon and was given the responsibility to care for many members of the church including those who were sick and shut-in. Deacon Brooks dutifully served on the Male Choir, Senior Choir, and United Voices of Deliverance.  During the weekday, Deacon Brooks could be found almost every morning opening the church for 6 :00 AM morning prayer. Deacon Brooks was also known to care for and attend to the sick and shut-in Mother's of the church. When greeted by someone who would say, "good to see you", Deacon Brooks was often heard to say "good to be seen".

Melvin departed this life July 19, 2019 in Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC.

He leaves to mourn a dedicated and faithful Wife: Phyllis Brooks of the home;  Six Children: Lonnie Bennett and wife Michael of Chicago, Illinois, Derrick Buffaloe and wife ShaQuan of Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania, Melvin Rainey  and wife Averious of Atlanta, Georgia, Ricky Brooks of Orange, Virginia, Wanda and Teresa Brooks both of Garysburg, North Carolina; Twenty-Two Grandchildren; Two Brothers: Harry Brooks and wife Tasha of New Jersey and Ronald Brooks of New York; One Sister: Shante Brooks of New York; A Mother-In-Law: Mrs Mattie M. Rainey of Garysburg, NC; A Sister-In-Law, Brothers-In-Law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, past co-workers and friends.

Deacon Brooks rests in the comfort of Coleman Funeral Home & Staff...Service That Is Distinctive But Not Expensive...Because WE Care...