Schley-Taylor County GaArchives Obituaries.....Brooks, J.J. February 11, 1882
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The Gospel Messenger--1882
J.J. Brooks
Died, at his mother's residence, in Schley County, Ga., February 11, 1882, 
Brother J.J. Brooks, in the 37th years of his age.  He was born in Pike 
County, ala., October 7th, 1844, and united with the church at Bethel, Taylor 
County, Ga., October 5th, 1873, and baptized by the writer.  I remember his 
experience to this day.  Amongst other things he said he wished "to be 
baptized just like Jesus Christ was baptized."  Brother Brooks was of very 
feeble mind, but his experience was satisfactory to the church, and he adorned 
his profession by a pious orderly life, filing his seat promptly at almost 
every conference, though to do so, he had to walk the greater part of the 
time, about ten miles.  He suffered much with measles for nine days before his 
death, but bore it patiently, continuing firm in the faith until death, saying 
to his brother as he was dying, "I am going to heaven."  What a consolation to 
the bereaved and widowed mother, and to the brothers and sisters, to feel a 
divine assurance that Jimmy is with his blessed saviour, whom he loved and 
served in this world!  Because they could not have more or less on his behalf 
whilst in mortal life, knowing that he was not capacitated to provide for 
himself in the world.  May he continue his blessings to the bereaved family.

J.G. MURRAY

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