Albert M. Brooks 81, of Urbana passed away Sunday July 5, 2020 in his home.  He was born September 10, 1938 in Urbana; the son of Albert M Sr. & Virginia A. (Heater) Brooks.  Albert started working at a very young age to help raise his siblings and support his family prior to his marriage.  He retired from Skelley Lumber after 38 years of service , and also worked for the Urbana City Water Department for 10 years.

Albert was a member of the Urbana Freewill Baptist Ch urch and was a devout Christian who loved his Lord. He was a kind compassionate loving husband , father, grandfather and a true friend.  He will be dearly missed by all that k new him.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years Agnes (Peters) Brooks; daughters Beverly J. Hines, Carol S. (Bry an) Fathbruckner ; grandchildren include Nikki (Kenneth) Rose, Carolyn (Charles) Pine, Brooks Timothy Hines, Heather M. (Kirby) Newkirk, Bryan Albert (Kayla) Fathbruckner , Steven (Ashley) Fathbruckner ; 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Debbie Lee; his siblings David Brooks, Gayle Silveria and John Brooks. Pastor Grant Cordell will officiate a private family funeral service at the convenience of the family. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory West Liberty, Ohio 43357 .