Mr. Sammie "Sam Scott" Lee Brooks Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Sammie Lee Brooks, 58, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:10 PM on Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home. Sammie, also known as “Sam Scott”, was born on January 13, 1961 in Gunnison, MS to Earlen (Bovan) Brooks and Charles Watson. Sammie was a 1979 graduate of Rosedale High School in Rosedale, MS. He moved to Peoria after graduation to be with his other siblings and relatives. Sammie worked at the downtown Holiday Inn for many years until it closed. He was working at SC2 Warehouse Logistics as a Material Handler until he became ill. Sammie had a passion for playing Basketball, playing in the Gus Macker many times over the years. He loved hanging out with family; playing cards and just having fun. Sammie was a loved styling in fashionable clothes. He had a great sense of humor and was hilarious to be around. Sammie leaves to cherish his precious memories two sons, Christopher Devine of Rochester, NY and Sammie Logan of Peoria; his longtime companion, Frances Gordon; two brothers, Marvin Brooks of San Diego, CA and Lepond Brooks of Kissimee, FL; one sister, Gloria Brooks-Brown of Peoria, IL; 8 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Jerry Brooks, Robert Bovan and Lawrence Brooks. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Sovereign Grace M.B. Church with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 9 AM. Pastor Alvin Riley, Sr. will officiate. Sammie will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.

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Mr. Sammie "Sam Scott" Lee Brooks

January 13, 1961 - July 19, 2019