Charles D. Brooks

Charles Dennis Brooks, age 85 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away in the early morning of Sunday, May 4, 2025 with family by his side. He was born May 23, 1939 to the late Mills Ernest and Magnolia “Nola” Pearl (Ogden) Brooks and lived a life full of love, faith and service. Charles was born and raised in Locust Ridge in Brown County, Ohio spending much time with his cousins. He was drafted into the army and upon his return, he began working at General Electric in Evendale, Ohio. During this time, he met his beloved wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Garrison which changed everything. While attending a revival with Dorothy's family, Charles gave his life to God, a decision that would shape his future.

Mr. and Mrs. Brooks were living in Georgetown, Ohio with their two children when Charles answered the call to become a minister. The family moved to Colorado where he graduated from Nazarene Bible College and finished his bachelor's degree at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas. His ministry in the Church of the Nazarene began in Eagle River, Wisconsin. He then pastored a church in Mattoon, Wisconsin where his son, Bradley Scott Brooks, died in a farming accident and ended his ministry in Jamestown, New York. After nearly twenty years of loving the congregations, he was blessed to serve, Charles and Dottie returned to Georgetown, Ohio where he worked as a Brown County juvenile probation officer before retiring, helping high school boys find a better path. Charles was a devoted grandfather to two beloved granddaughters. He was a man who appreciated and loved his family, friends and neighbors and always ready with a kind word or a helping hand. Besides his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife – Dottie (Garrison) Brooks, one son - Brad Brooks, five siblings - Lenore Hayes, Helen Ware, Mills E. “Bud” Brooks, Janet Casada and Wanetta “Nettie” Dunn.

Mr. Brooks is survived by one daughter - Bobbie Brooks; two granddaughters - Lonna Marie Brooks and Aleah Sue Brooks and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles' life was a testament to his faith, love and commitment to serving others. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy of kindness and devotion will live on in the hearts of those he touched.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Cahall Funeral Home in Mt.Orab, Ohio. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Private internment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Mattoon, Wisconsin.

If desired, memorial donations may be sent to the Refinery Church of the Nazarene 156 West Maple Leaf Road, Maysville, Kentucky 41056.