Percy Brooks, III

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated "The Chapter Invisible" Service 10:30-11:00 Friday February 7, 2025 Prayer of Faith COGIC 861 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW Atlanta, GA 30318 Percy Brooks III was born on December 19, 1956, in Dayton, OH to the late, Percy Brooks, Jr., and Marilyn T. Brooks. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Corinthian Baptist Church in Dayton, OH under the leadership of Rev. P. E. Henderson, Sr. In 1998, Percy married the love of his life, Gale D. Mitchell, and they shared 26 years of building a life of love, memories and devotion to one another. Percy attended Dayton Public Schools and graduated from Meadowdale High School, Class of 1974. He attended Bowling Green State University and had the privilege of studying with James Baldwin, African-American Poet and Essayist who was awarded the La Legion D’Honneur in 1986 by President Francois Mitterand. On October 4, 1990, Percy Brooks III was named Executive Director of the Vine City Housing Ministries. He began his career working in community planning and development programs which led to a successful career in Atlanta Vine City Project. This position led to many other successful community initiatives with Clark Atlanta University and the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. Percy flourished as a small business owner of the National Sustainable Energy Group (NSEG) located here in Atlanta. His legacy will be his commitment to helping underserved and under-resourced families obtain access to heating and air systems. Percy was a proud member of Zeta Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated at Bowling Green State University. One of his greatest joys was working with youth across Metro-Atlanta. Percy is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Gale D. Brooks. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Marilyn E. Brooks, brothers, Charlie Wayne Brooks, and Lewis Carl Brooks. He is survived by his daughter, Alisha Brooks, step-son, Nicholas Simon Mitchell, Sr.; and grandson, Nicholas Simon Mitchell, Jr. Three loving sisters, Mozelle Garcia, (Dayton, OH); Dorothy J. Guy, (Harrisburg, PA); Saundra K. Collie, (Frederick), (Dayton, OH). Devoted Sisters-in-Law, Linette D. Robinson (Columbia, SC); Rev. Ida Mitchell (Moses) St. Stephens, SC; Priscilla (Michael) Suwanee, GA; Mary Louise Mitchell (Summerville, SC); Supportive Brothers-in-law, Kerry S. Mitchell (Paula) Pineville, SC; Ricky A. Mitchell (Morgan) Grayson, GA; Shawn D. Mitchell (Christina)Loganville, GA and a host of loving nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:00am at Prayer of Faith Church of God in Christ, 861 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30318. Family will receive friends at 10:00am. Services officiated by Pastor Lee A. Norris, Sr., Prayer of Faith Church of God in Christ.

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Percy Brooks, III

December 19, 1956 - February 2, 2025