Fred Joseph Brooks

Fred Joseph Brooks, age 66, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on March 2, 2025.

Born June 20, 1958 in Baltimore, MD  Son of Fred Littlefield Brooks “Jimmy” and mother Gloria Lee Brooks.

Fred was a well traveled man, living in places such as: Japan, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Spain, Guam, Canada, Kure Island, Hawaii, California, Maryland, DC, and Mississippi.

Fred proudly served as a Navy Seabee Senior Chief for 21 years and was honorably retired from active duty service on August 31, 1996.

Fred continued his journey in life by gaining employment with Parsons located at BWI as a Senior Civil Inspector for 20 plus years.

Fred is survived by his loving Son and Daughter Michael Joseph Brooks and April Michelle Dentel. Grandchildren: Alysia Jeffries, Taye Jeffries, Adriana Dentel, Monet Brooks, Beto Ureno, Lizette Flores, Maraya Brooks, and Michael Brooks Jr. Great grandchild Ava Gonzalez. Daughter and Son in Law Monica Brooks, and Ryan Dentel. Brother Aaron Brooks (Bo), Sisters: Melissa Wiessner, Karen Brooks (Lynne), and Kathy Brooks. Niece Amber Marcum, and Great Niece’s Emma Lee, and Lana Grant. Aunt Dorothy Brown, Cousins: Juanita Brown, and AJ Carroll. Predeceased by his Father Fred Brooks, Mother Gloria Brooks, and Sister Lori Grant.

Memorial Service for Fred Brooks will be held on Saturday March 15 2025 at 11:00am at Donaldson Funeral Home located at 313 Talbott Ave, Laurel, MD 20707.

During his distinguished service as a member of the Navy Seabees, Senior Chief Brooks received numerous awards and honors such as, the Navy Commendation medal with Goldstar, Navy Achievement Medal, Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy “E” ribbon ( 3rd Award), Navy Good Conduct Medal “x5” , National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, Navy Expert Riffle Medal, Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal, and the Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist Insignia.

To sum up Fred’s life into a single paragraph is impossible but here are some the highlights. He loved his family above all else. Fred was a dedicated Dad, Grandpa, Papa, and Brother who protected, guided and loved his family with steadfast devotion. On a nice day you could catch him on his motorcycle enjoying the wind and the freedom it provided. To say he loved his Redskins is an understatement Fred was an avid Dive Master, outdoorsman, and gun enthusiast. He had an awesome sense of humor and a laugh that was contagious. He was a prankster who loved to get a reaction out of people. When Fred wasn’t traveling the world he loved to watch his favorite movies and tv series such as The Hunt For Red October, The Sopranos, and The Wire with a handful of peanut M&M’s or a bowl of shrimp cocktail.  The beach is where Fred and his family found majority of their solace and fun. Fred Brooks will be missed beyond measure and his memory will live on through us.

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by his Son Michael Brooks and Daughter April Dentel.