Mr. Nathaniel Brown Brooks Sr.

Mr. Nathaniel Brown Brooks, Sr., 79, of Peoria, Illinois passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his residence. Nathaniel was born on August 12, 1943 in Charleston, South Carolina to Benjamin, Sr. and Loretta (Brown) Brooks. He married Ruth White Brooks in 1976. Nathaniel was an US Air Force Veteran honorably serving his country from 1962 to 1967. During his tour of duty, Nathaniel served as a Military Police Officer. Nathaniel formerly worked at Caterpillar, Inc. Over the years he demonstrated his skills as a tailor which he learned in high school. Nathaniel was a lovable but private person. He loved people and enjoyed shooting pool and cooking. He especially enjoyed cooking his Charleston, South Carolina hometown favorite cuisine, “Hopping John”. Nathaniel leaves to cherish his most precious memories his family: sons, Nathaniel Brooks, Jr., of Augusta, GA and Jimmie Brooks of Indianapolis, IN; daughters, Allison Brooks of Pompano Beach, FL and Katrina Brooks of Peoria, IL; sisters, Lenora Adkins and Lynn Brooks both of Peoria, IL and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Benita Brooks, Gertrude Mann and Ruth Marion. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, September 23, 2022 at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL where US Air Force Military Honors will be rendered. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to SimonsMortuary.com. The service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE (Central Time). Due to Covid-19, social distancing is encouraged to be consistent with recommendations from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), funeral home directors have been instructed and should follow CDC guidelines on gatherings, including those directly related to funerals, visitations, or graveside services. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). *It is our responsibility as Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

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Mr. Nathaniel Brown Brooks Sr.

August 12, 1943 - September 13, 2022