Cornelius Leroy Brooks Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Cornelius Leroy Brooks of Bear, Delaware, who passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cornelius Leroy Brooks to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mavis Williams and Lascelles Brooks; and his siblings, Charles Brooks, Alphonso Brooks, Juanita Fox and Ester C. Duncan.
He is survived by: his wife Delphine Brooks; his children, Shawn Brooks and Tashana Brooks; his grandsons, Noble Chambers and Nyle Chambers; his daughters, Pamela Webb-McLean and Tracey Hartley; his son-in-law Oscar Hartley; his siblings-in-law, Grayland Reaves, Dora Brownley (Stewart), Mary Barnes and Betty Reaves; and his niece Jane Lofton. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
