LOVING FRIEND

Deceased Classmate: Kirby Brooks
Date Deceased: 12-27-2004
Age at Death: 32
Cause of Death: Vehicle accident
Classmate City: Brookhaven
Classmate State: MS
Classmate Country: USA
Survived By: Parents, wife, siblings, children, nieces, nephews and many family members.

I first met Kirby when I was a sophomore and he was a senior. We became friends, but lost contact after he graduated. We saw each other again about 5 years later when he and his family began attending my church. I didn't see him again for another 5 years or so. We remained friends and in contact with each other off and on from that point. I will never forget that I was at the lowest point in my life and I was in my dorm room very sad and discouraged. My phone rung and it was Brooks on the other line. He could tell that I had been crying and he never asked what was wrong. He said, "I have never done this before, but if you want me to, I will pray for you." I said yes because I had asked God to comfort me and send me something or someone to help me through those dark hours. I listened, we said goodnight and when I woke again it was morning. I never forgot that night. God brought him back into my life for that appointed time. He and I had many conversations over the years about his spiritual struggles. In my eyes, I will always see him as a gentle, crazy, sweet, hilarious and all-around-guy!!!! Miss ya buddy. Lerenda