Edwin L. Brooks

Edwin L. Brooks, age 87, of Melbourne, FL passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Edwin was born in Acton, IN, and came to Brevard County in 1962. He was a veteran of the Navy, and a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Shriner’s. He was also a commercial fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Cecil; son, Michael; grandson, Ron; sister, Shirley; and brothers, Earl, Fred, Bobby, and Raymond.

Edwin is survived by his wife, Bertha; daughter, Carol; sons, Edwin II (Dolesa), and Ronald; daughter-in-law, Linda; sisters, Jane, Patty, Susan, Majorie (Jim); and brother, Garry (Sandy); 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

There will be a visitation at Florida Memorial Funeral Home from 12:00-2:00pm on August 17, 2017, and a funeral service at 2:00pm. Interment will follow at Florida Memorial Gardens.