Clifton P. Brooks Sr. was born to the late Clifton L. Brooks and Essie L. Brooks on February 18, 1950. Clifton, affectionately known as Sonny to all his family and close friends accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at an early age. He was educated in the Norfolk public school system and later joined the United States Army where he was stationed at Fort Bragg Army base in North Carolina. Sonny served four years in the Army before receiving an honorable discharge. After leaving the Army, he returned home to Norfolk where he obtained a job with the city of Norfolk in the sanitation department. Sonny was employed with the city of Norfolk for 24 years before having to medically retire due to an on-the-job injury. Although he was retired, you could still find him sometimes doing what he loved, which was working on cars, a trade that he learned in high school. Sonny was predeceased by his son Clifton P. Brooks Jr and his granddaughter Denell N. Brooks. Everyone that knew Sonny knew that he loved to laugh and joke and that he was a true Washington Commanders (Redskins) fan. Sonny was one who never knew a stranger because he could strike up a conversation with anyone that he met and once you met Sonny, you would never forget him because he left an impression when he left your presence. Sonny will be missed greatly by those who loved and knew him. A ray of sunshine and laughter has left us, but the mark that he left behind will never be forgotten. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Inez Brown. Five Children LaDonya Steger (William) of Norfolk, VA, Stephenie Lee (Terence) Of Detroit, MI Lamont Brooks Sr (Dionne) of Chesapeake, VA Kateia Barrett (Paul) of Charlotte, NC and Travon Brooks of Greensboro, NC. Thirteen grandchildren Oshai Curry (Shawn), Lamont Brooks Jr, Olivia Brooks, Oni Brooks, Donyale Steger, Akaysha Lee, William Steger Jr, Terence Lee Jr, Zoe Brooks, Eli Brooks, Michael Barrett, Gabriel Barrett, and Keziah Barrett. Six great-grandchildren Jay Christopher, Sa’Nayah, Sunny, Marigold, Joshia, and Nasir. One sister Barbara Lewis. One niece Ja’net Lewis, two nephews Reynaurd Lewis and Darius Lewis and a host of other relatives and friends.
Clifton Pernell Brooks, Sr.
Viewing
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Metropolitan Funeral Service
7246 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23505
Service
Thursday, August 17, 2023
12 Noon
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church
1100 Church Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Interment
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
6329 E Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23502
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Damika Howard Wayne says
August 15, 2023 at 1:39 pmExtending my deepest sympathies for the loss of your Father. Mr. Sonny was truly apart of my childhood as I am his daughter’s best friend, he was very silly and supported Kateia animals she would bring home. I shall continue to remember only great memories. Sleep in peace Mr Brooks
Jordan, Glorious, and Nevaeh says
August 15, 2023 at 3:36 pmOur sincere condolences to our sister in Christ along with all of her family on the passing of her father. May the Lord continue to strengthen you and uplift you during this difficult time in Jesus Name. We love you! -The Anderson Family
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” -Matthew 5:4 KJV
Carolyn Harrison Brooks says
August 15, 2023 at 8:21 pmTo family,
I am sorry that Sunny left us.We never know when God call us.He will be missed. So long Duck Pluck
Carter Shelia says
August 16, 2023 at 6:57 amTo Sonny
I will miss you and know that I love you
Rest on
Vernell Gray says
August 17, 2023 at 8:22 amTo the Brooks Family
May the peace of God be with you all.
You have our condolences.
From Sisters Vernell & Esther Gray
Kenneth Wayne Bonner says
August 17, 2023 at 10:19 amOur condolences to the family sonny will truly be missed he always had a warm heart & a great sense of humor.