Gary "Fatman" James Brooks

Gary “Fatman” Brooks, 60, of Brownsville, Pa., unexpectedly passed away at home January 25, 2021.  He was born Sept. 4, 1960 to James Christian, of Cleveland, OH and Marie Martin Brooks, of Brownsville, PA.

Gary was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at the Centerville, PA. congregation. His dedication and faith in God were most reflected by the intense love he always conveyed for his Family.

Fatman aka “The Myth ….The Legend…”  will be greatly missed and remembered by his Family, friends and community for always smiling, staying positive & not letting anything keep him down.…not even a traumatic and permanent brain injury.

Preceding him in death are his parents James Christian and Marie Brooks, stepfather Frank Wells, sister, Mary Ann Brooks, brother Lawrence Brooks, and a very special niece, Stacey Black.

Left to cherish his life and mourn his passing are his children Brandi, Jaymi, Gary, Jr., James and Syndi; all of Brownsville, PA; brothers: Willibe D. Brooks Jr. of Uniontown, PA, Russell Brooks, of Uniontown, PA; sister, Ella Black of Brownsville, Pa. a host of grandchildren,  nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Gary’s family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the KISH-FABRY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 19 Legion Street, Republic, PA 15475, where the viewing will held.  Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Brownsville, Pa. at a leter date.

Pa COVID-19 restrictions will be enforced at the funeral home.