Wesley Brooks (Lansing)

Mr. Wesley Brooks passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at his residence in Lansing, Michigan. Age 77 years. He was born on January 12, 1943, in York, Alabama to his proud parents, Jim and Millie Ann Brooks; the youngest of five brothers.

Wesley accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour at a young age and was a faithful member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. He formerly served in the Transportation Ministry. Wesley married his best friend, soulmate, and love of his life, Joann Clemmons on May 28, 2009.

Wesley was employed and retired from the Lansing School District as a custodian after over 20 years of service. During his employment he formed many lasting relationships with students; many of whom who looked forward to and enjoyed working with him. He was known for rewarding them with “Lemon Head” (candy) for doing an excellent job. Wesley required them to use their minds as well as their hands. The principal and teachers also enjoyed having him assist with the students.

Wesley was gifted in many areas and one of his accomplishments was that he learned how to weld and fabricate. He became very good in his trade and many in the Lansing Area own or know of someone who possesses one of his grills. Wesley also enjoyed fishing and challenging anyone to a game of dominos. His greatest love was spending time with family and friends.

Wesley was a very private person, but he was also loving, caring, and concerned husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend; to know him was to love and respect him.

Wesley leaves to cherish his loving memory, his loving and devoted wife of 18 years, Joann Brooks; he will forever be remembered and cherished by his daughter, Shenitta L VanPelt, stepdaughter, Laura M. (Tony) Clemmons-Askew; grandchildren, Christopher, Aris, Jamall, Malcolm, Anthony, Niya, Whitney, Tiffany, and Simone; great-grandchildren, Laurynn, Ronnie, Jeremiah, and Brendan; sister, Geraldine Lowe; brother, Peter Brooks; sons-in-law, Leonard Scott, Jr., Christopher VanPelt; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Glenda Scott; stepson, Lonnie M. Clemmons, Jr.; parents, Jim and Millie Ann Brooks; sisters, Emma Boler and Ethel Parker-Anthony; and brothers, James, Nathaniel, and Robert Brooks.


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