A Graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia, Mississippi for Danny  Brooks, 75 of Columbia, who passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022. Rev. Chris Turnage will officiate the services. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:45 PM on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Hathorn Funeral Home.

Danny was born in Mantachie, Mississippi. He served his nation faithfully as a member of the United States Army National Guard. He began a 27-year career with the Mississippi Highway Patrol in 1969. During that time, he also worked as a Drivers License Examiner in Marion County. Danny loved purple martins and had built a purple martin sanctuary. He enjoyed watching the weather and working with various weather instruments. Last year he adopted Jackie Blu, his loyal friend from the Columbia Animal Shelter.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; Guy M. Brooks and Minnie Cleo Wesson Brooks; one Brother, Philip Brooks.

He is survived by his Wife, Sheila H. Brooks, of Columbia;

one Son, Patrick "Pat" Green (Patti), of Wiggins; One Daughter, Dana G Brooks, of Seattle, Washington; one Step-Daughter, Nancy Green Adamo (Jake), of Slidell, Louisiana; four Grandchildren, Boyd M. King, III, Carley E. Green, Bailey K. Green, Kylie N. Green; and two Great Grandchildren, Annsleigh King, Remington King.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.