Gary L. Brooks
July 9, 1953 ~ April 12, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Gary L Brooks, age 61, went Home to be with his beloved Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Baton Rouge, LA, while resting in preparation to minister.
Born in Baltimore, MD, Gary grew up in south FL where he became Assoc. Pastor for Trinity Church International for a number of years before co-founding In His Image Ministries in 1984. He joined the Board of Governors for Christian International in 1986 and has been involved in many ministerial endeavors over the last 30 plus years. He always supported his wife's ministry as Chaplain to the women of Leather and Lace MC, and cherished the many relationships he has built with pastors everywhere.
Gary is survived by his wife Lynn of 38 years, daughter Naomi and son Philip as well as a host of friends and family around the US and Canada.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015, at New Day Church in High Point, NC where the life of a true family man, avid NASCAR and die-hard Colts fan will be celebrated.
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Dear Lynn and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I would like to say that our memories are unforgettable. Gary and I grew up together and we loved to fish, we called him the Bass Boss! we had nicknames growing up his was catfish I was minnow. We both enjoyed Nascar Racing, Football, & Fishing and we were truly blessed! and Gary you are with our heavenly father and we will meet again. Love Chuck Hodgkins.
Dad,
I can’t believe this… Please speak to me in my dreams…. I need your strength to get through this. Brandy and I love you. We are so sad we didn’t get to see u in August, but we did buy your tickets! I called and left you a voicemail telling you that, but you were already gone a few hours before. I know you were excited to come, but I hope you are laughing with our other loved ones now we’ve lost here on earth. I miss you so much already… Please help me through this daddy. I love you always. -peanut
Dear Lynn, Phillip and Naomi, Butch and I, here at Bethel Church are so saddened at the news of Gary’s passing but still happy for him to be Home. What a beautiful and amazing man, so Godly and full of the Spirit. We have been so blessed to know him and you his lovely wife and family. Lynn, he spoke of you so much when he was ministering here with us. He was so proud of you and smiled so big when he would share of your awesome ministry. Gary always gave us a fresh Word from the Lord and it was always strong and beckoning us to a deeper life in the Spirit. We welcomed him gladly and knew he was a treasure and were thankful for the way he always gave his best. I can’t believe he will not be coming to see us this year, as he has for the past thirty years, but we will see him again on that day, and what a Glorious Day it will be. I always felt like, to see Gary was to see you, Lynn, also. So beautiful together. I know the Lord’s Comfort and Peace are with you. Our love and prayers as well. It was an awesome day when you and Gary walked into our little church and became our wonderful friends all those years back. How we love you both so much and hold you in our hearts. We will come for the celebration of Gary’s life so well lived. Love Butch and Judy
My dearest Sister Lynn and family, no one can prepare for
this; it comes like a swift wind. Nevertheless, take comfort in knowing that
Gary is in the arms of the Father. May you take comfort in knowing you have an angel to watch over you now. I love you Sis!
My darling Sister Lynn you and your family have been continuly in my prayers the last few days. The Lord has yet another Angel to watch out for you. RIP Gary. I Love You Sis!
My dearest sister Lynn, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Gary is with The Lord and is bathed in His light and glory. I love you sis – Chris
My sister Lynn and family- know that we all stand behind you and all around you with those angels watching over you all during the coming days. Holding you close to my heart and know that prayers are being sent. I love you Sis-
Lynn, I think of Gary so fondly! I’m so sorry for your loss and want you to know that we are praying for you during this season. Love always, Nancy Sleger
So sorry to hear about this. We always looked forward to Gary’s visits when we lived in Baton Rouge. He was the BEST. Chris & Susan Blumstein
Lynn, Sharon and want you to know that Gary was a blessing to our lives. I remember various times together through the years. We shared ministry and laughter together. I was glad we were able to spend some time together in Orangeburg a couple of years ago. We pray that the Lord will strengthen you through these days and bless you abundantly.
My beautiful Sister, Lynn, you and your family have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
My beautiful sister Lynn. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Take comfort in the beautiful memories the two of you have created. Angels All Around You. Love you.
Shocked to hear this…was so blessed by his ministry and spoke a word that for ever changed our lives…We know your soaking in His presence.
My dear, sweet Sister Lynn … my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Holding you all in my heart right now. I love you, Sis.
My heart aches for your loss. My memories of Gary’s ministry are some of the most precious to me. What a gentle soul, powerful in the Lord. May the God of all comfort be with you now and always. I can see Gary in Heaven blowing that horn and the Angels taking note!
My heart goes out to Brother Gary’s immediate family, he ministered to my life many times and I will miss his smile. I am so thankful he is with the Lord but I know all who knew him would love for him to be here still. Prayers for us all
Lynn and family, we were so saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
My upmost condolences for you and your families…thoughts and prayers are upon you all.
Lynn,
Marshall and I were so deeply saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. We will be lifting you and your family up in prayers as you rely upon God’s love and peace during this difficult time. Peace to all of you. Marshall and Geri
My dear sister Lynn
I am hear for you and your family. If there’s anything I can do please let me know
Love you Sis
My heart goes out to the Brooks family; I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you feel the love surrounding you and may it give you strength in your time of loss. With deepest sadness and sympathy.
A true friend and a true man of God …. I’ll never forget one of the only true ‘Words’ that he spoke over my life. I will cherish the memories we shared as we served on staff at Trinity in South Florida.
Praying for Lynn and the family!
Gary was a one-of-a-kind brother-in-law. I don’t know that football season can ever be the same without him razzing Michael about the Colts vs. Dolphins.
Thanking God for such an amazing life lived to the full in HIS presence. Sending our love and prayers to you and your family in this season.
Gary will be so missed, he is a great man of God…How thankful I am that I got to get reacquainted with him the last couple years hear in my home meetings. I know he left a deposit that I will continue to water with the help of the spirit and him peering through that portal into all the lives he touched with that awesome ministry.
I have known you both my whole Christian walk and Gary was one of the first true prophetic voices to speak into my life. I will cherish the times he was here ministering as will those that were blessed by him as well.
Know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts here at Fresh Waters.
Much love to you all….Patti Stenger
I was very shocked to hear the news… I know he is with Jesus! My heart and prayers go out to the Family. I first met Gary and Lynn around 1988 later on he would come to my home, when I lived in Denham Springs. La. for Home Meetings. He had just bought his silver trumpet and the Lord had him to blow it over me that evening. Making me the very first one back in about 2004 or 5. Many times we all laughed because he could not hear or remember when he asked or called someone’s name! 🙂 he would say… I NEED PRAYER for my hearing! HA! Both, he and Lynn meant ALOT to me. They are VERY special people forever to me. They are people who LOVE JESUS and KEEP their word! To the family.. remember… HE IS NOT IN YOUR PAST ..but in your FUTURE waiting on YOU ALL! Glory be unto GOD! I love you all, even though its been a long time since seeing you. LOVE AND PRAYERS, ANITA GONZALEZ 5-7-15
Your dad always said such wonderful things of you.. I know HE LOVED YOU MUCH! Praying for you. Anita G.
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I reside in Baltimore Maryland, and I am so sorry to hear that Prophet Brooks has departed this earth he will so very much be missed. I always thanked the Lord for his ministry. I pray that the peace of God rest rule and abide with you his family and friends. God Bless.