Ralph Michael Brooks' Obituary
Ralph Michael Brooks
February 27th, 1955 -‐ June 5th, 2015
2 Timothy 4: 6 & 7-‐ For I am already poured out like a drink offering, and my time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-‐and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Ralph is predeceased by his father, Walter Blue and his mother Norma M. Brooks. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Ella Bernhardt-‐Brooks, his sisters Cynthia Brooks, Stacey Blue and his nephew Jordan Michael Thomas Brooks.
Ralph received a bachelor’s degree from Monmouth College, as well as a Masters Degree from Western Illinois University.
The things he cherished most were God, his wife, his family, and the family of Christians that were so much a part of who he was. He was a faithful and grateful man of God. Ralph Brooks was a man of many accomplishments. His greatest was his walk with God.
Memorial for Ralph Brooks Saturday, June 13th, 2015 11:00 AM
Gainesville Christian Church 13020 SW Archer Road Archer, FL 32618
Ella has requested that in lieu of flowers please gift the Gainesville Christian Church BENEVOLENCE FUND.
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