Sidney John Brooks, 92, Hernando, FL passed away September 24, 2018 at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. Mr. Brooks was born in London, England on February 11, 1926 to the late Albert E. and Ellen (Riding) Brooks and came to Citrus County 16 years ago from Dania Beach, Florida. He was a professional photographer prior to retirement. He served in the British Armed Forces during WW II and was present during the bombing of London and on the beach during the Normandy invasion.
Left to cherish his memory are his two children, Jeff Brooks of Largo and Hayley Brooks-Wallin of Danbury, CT; a brother and sister, Albert Brooks of Australia and Joan Fage of London, England; 2 grandchildren, Cal and Tenley Wallin. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Lee Brooks on September 22, 2018. They were married 53 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the CLL Foundation: www.cllfoundation.org or the NTM Foundation: https://foundation.chestnet.org/patient-education-resources/nontuberculous-mycobacteria-ntm/
Arrangements are under the direction of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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