Dr. Harold Logan Brooks, Sr.

Ward Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory

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Posted by: Ward Wilson
Date: Feb 20 2020 3:52 PM

The Reverend Dr. Harold Logan Brooks, Sr., 89 , died Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

He was married to his college sweetheart, Jeneve Hutcherson Brooks, for 68 years and was father to Dr. H. Logan Brooks Jr., Mrs. Cheryl Brooks Weldon, and Dr. Jeneve R. Brooks. A talented athlete in his youth, Harold was an all-state basketball player and was offered a scholarship by Adolph Rupp to play at the University of Kentucky; however, Harold turned down the offer to start his vocation as a minister. He pursued a degree at Asbury College to prepare him for ministry, graduating in 1953, along with Jeneve.  Those early beginnings would mark the start of a long and successful ministry. He pastored in numerous churches, including 12 years at Christ Methodist Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he grew the church membership from 700 to 4200 members.  Harold’s God-given talent was truly preaching. Due to his exceptional public speaking ability, he was asked to speak at prestigious Christian venues such as at Ocean Grove Assembly in New Jersey, and Bayview Association in Michigan, preaching to thousands of people in over five decades of ministry. Harold and Jeneve also enjoyed travels abroad when they led church groups to destinations throughout the world including the Holy Land, Asia, Russia, Africa, Europe, and Central America. Besides his service in ministry, Harold also prioritized being with his immediate and extended family, attending sports events, music recitals, plays, etc. of children and grandchildren alike. He also took great joy in officiating family baptisms, weddings, and funerals. He was the proud Granddaddy to Jenna, Wade, Sarah, Victoria and Anna and an even prouder Great Granddaddy to Charles, Elise, and Gwendolyn. His unconditionally loving spirit, joyful countenance, big smile, and inviting embrace, touched each of us deeply and will live on in our hearts forever.

Harold is survived by his wife Jeneve, his three children, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and his two sisters, Bettie and Rosalie. 

In lieu of flowers, the family would welcome contributions to the Fountain of Love Fund at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle. https://wesleyplacedothan.org/donate/

Ward Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home Cemetery and Crematory

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Dothan, Alabama 36305

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