Mr. Charlie Morgan Brooks was born October 26, 1948 in rural Chambers County, AL. He was the sixth child born to the parentage of the late Henry and Izzella Robinson Brooks. 

Charlie was reared with a nephew and niece that he considered his little brother and sister, Jack and Shelby Jean.  He always looked out for them and made sure they got the best of everything.

Charlie confessed Christ at an early age and joined the St. John Baptist Church.

“Brooks”, as he was known by many of his classmate, was a member of the Lanier High School graduating class of 1968. During his high school years, he played on the Lion’s football team.

After high school Charlie relocated to Atlanta, GA, where he became employed by Ford Motors. After 32 years of service, Charlie retired and move back to his hometown of Lanett, AL.

It is written “For I am ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand.” Charlie Morgan departed this life Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at his residence.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, David and John.

He leaves to cherish his memories: one son, Attorney Charles A.(Timesha) Brooks, Jonesboro, GA; one daughter, Melanie Brooks, Atlanta, GA; granddaughter, Morgan Brooks, Jonesboro, GA; two brothers, Henry(Mary)Brooks, Sr., Toledo, OH; Rev. Dr. Jack(Linda) Wilson, Columbia, SC; five sisters, Julia B. Harmon, Lanett, AL; Georgia Bradshaw, East Point, GA; Erica L. Jackson, Louisville, KY; Rev. Nellie Giles, Macon, GA; Shelby (Jerome) Johnson, Lanett, AL, a devoted friend  and caregiver, Boot Jackson, a devoted and loving special great great nephew, Allen “Matt” Foster, and array of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.