Michael (Mike, Mickey) Leigh Brooks, 68, of Vero Beach, passed away on March 5, 2015, at the Indian River Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife of 31, years Dianne; daughters Meghan Heirs (Bobby) and Kelli Benfield (Andy) of Winston-Salem, N.C.; stepsons Robert Johnston and Gregory Johnston; father Carlos Brooks; brother Craig Brooks (Jeannie); sister Nancy Kent (Tom) of Tampa; grandchildren Bobby Joe, Zachary, Isabel, Lea, and Kelsey; great-grandson Connor; aunt Selma (William) Luther; uncles Dwayne Morris (Patti) and Wayne Morris, of Fort Lauderdale.
He was preceded in death by his mother Florene (Morris) Brooks.
Brooks, a native of Vero Beach and a life time resident, was a graduate of Vero Beach High School, Class of 1965. He attended Indian River Community College, earning an Associate Degree.
He began a long career in the communications industry as an Assistant Technician with Columbia Television (Florida Cablevision) in 1970. In his 45 years he saw the company change hands several times into what is now Comcast. Brooks currently held a position with Comcast as Supervisor of Network Maintenance.
Brooks was an avid hunter and fisherman, having his own business, Midi Custom Rods, fabricating and repairing custom fishing rods. He was a member of the Hundred Club of Indian River County and the Society of Cable Telecommunication Engineers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Assembly of God, 3660 16th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960 in memory of Michael Leigh Brooks. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 10 to 11 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. at Treasure Coast Assembly of God, 3660 16th Street, Vero Beach, with Robby Weatherholt officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. An online guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
