10/20/1941 – 1/20/2016
Omaha – Clyde and Flora Brookins moved to Omaha, NE where they later married on July 20, 1960. In conjunction to this union, they were blessed with five children: Stanley E. Brookins, Lutricia A. Brookins-Lowe (deceased), Katheryn Q. Brookins, Angela Brookins, and Daitina Brookins. He was a member at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church for several years and later joined Prince of Peace Baptist church, serving as deacon and bass guitar player for both churches and choirs. He was also in three quartet groups: Sensational Soul, Gospel Travelers, and Echo’s of Melody. He was also in the all male choir at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He was a 32nd degree Mason with Excelsior Lodge #2. In Clyde’s allotted time he enjoyed taking care of his yard and doing lawn care services. He continued this until his heart no longer allowed him to. He also enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing, and westerns.
Clyde E. Brookins, Jr. made his transition on January 20th, 2016 around 10:30 a.m. Our Father called him home, for his work here on Earth was complete. May God bless your soul and forever rest in peace. Brother Brookins touched and inspired many lives and will be remembered by all of those who knew him. Clyde E. Brookins, Jr. is preceded in death by parents Clyde E. Brookins, Sr. of Memphis, TN and Ola Henrietta Hamer of Rochester, NY; daughter Lutricia A. Brookins-Lowe of Omaha, NE; sister Barbara Dora Hicks; George Brookins of Omaha, NE; Gracie Gray of Holly Springs, MS; Ola Bell of Rochester, NY; Freddie Brookins of Atlanta, GA; Della Brookins of Rochester, NY; Wesley Brookins of Memphis, TN and Travis Brookins of Memphis, TN.
Clyde E. Brookins, Jr. leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife Flora M. Brookins; his four loving children Stanley E. Brookins, Kathryn Q. Brookins, Angel M. Brookins, and Daitina Brookins all of Omaha, NE. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Stanley E. Loux of Omaha, NE, Michael S. Brookins of Omaha, NE, Jessica Brookins of Colorado, Marcus Loux of Omaha, NE, Christopher Brookins of Colorado, Sheilo Brookins of Omaha, NE, Samuel Brookins of Omaha, NE, Alexis Brookins of Omaha, NE, Tyrese Brookins of Omaha, NE, Devaris Brookins of Omaha, NE, Elijah Brookins of Omaha, NE, and Joshua Brookins of Omaha, NE. He also leaves behind 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation Thursday (2/4/16) 6-8 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel; Funeral Service 1:00 PM Friday (2/5/2016) at Prince of Peace Baptist Church 7818 Raven Oaks Dr. Omaha, Nebraska
