Lamont Brooks Obituary (1957

Lamont Shannon Brooks was born on June 5, 1967 in Easton, MD to Andrew and Lottie Brooks. He was suddenly called home to eternal rest on August 16, 2014 after sustaining a heart attack. Lamont was a star guard for the Easton High School Basketball team until he graduated in 1976. After graduation, Lamont joined the United States Army. Lamont served in Ft. Dix, NJ and also served in Westheim, Germany. Lamont spoke fondly of Germany although he said it was difficult to learn to speak the language when he first started classes. He thought it was very beautiful there but also quite cold and wrote home saying that he needed to get his leather coat and boots. While in the Army, Lamont developed a love for cooking and had thought about taking food service management courses with University of Texas but his love for music and German electronics took over. Lamont was honorably discharged after 4 years of service as a SP-4. When he returned home he began CWS (Creator’s Workshop) and made a name for himself and his friends as the hot DJ’s of Easton. Lamont and his friends took Talbot County by storm playing at local parties and dances at the 4-H. Lamont was introduced to Chesapeake Center by his sister Rose where they worked together for over 15 years. Lamont’s pleasant demeanor was perfect for the lawn crew and the guys loved working with him. After Lamont and Rose left the Chesapeake Center, they began working at Talbot County Public Schools as part of the custodial staff. Lamont continued working there until 2012 as the head custodian at Easton Middle School. Lamont was also an active member of the American Legion Blake-Blackston Post 77. Lamont was very soft spoken and always had a smile on his face. Whenever friends were looking for a good time, they could always follow “Brooks’ Jetta” to Easton Point to one of Lamont’s famous birthday parties. Lamont will be deeply missed and leaves to mourn his passing: daughters, TyKea and Jamie Brooks, Easton, MD; sons, Lamar Brooks (Brittany), Afghanistan; and Jaren Brooks Jones, Silver Spring, MD; four grandchildren, Jasia, Tavia, Jordan, and Riley Brooks; sister, Rose Hawkins Weems, Philadelphia, PA; brothers, James Hawkins (Deborah); Columbia, SC, Ralph Hawkins (Odette); Camp Springs, MD, Alvin Copper, Easton, MD; and Steven Brooks, Easton, MD; sisters, Angela Nichols (Clarence), Federalsburg, MD; and Sheryl Brooks, St. Michaels, MD; as well as a very special nephew Curtis Bordley, Columbia, SC who was like a brother, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends No public viewing. Interment Mon., Aug. 25 th 10am at Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery Hurlock, MD.