Stephen R. Brooks

ZALESKI   Stephen R. Brooks, 53, of Zaleski, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at his home.  Born November 8, 1950, in Athens, he was the son of Donna Hudnall Brooks of Athens, and the late Kenneth Brooks.Steve was a graduate of Alexander High School, and served two years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He worked as a coal miner for the Meigs County Coal Mines, where he retired after 25 years of service.  Steve was also a member of the ATHENS -FW, Post 3477 and the ATHENS -merican Legion, Post 21.Besides his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Aubreanna Wilson; a brother, Roger Brooks of Athens; and a sister, Jodi (Marty) Bailey of Guysville; and special friends John Swaim, and Pastor William Hixson.He was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, Jimmy Brooks.Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m., at the New Marshfield Cemetery, with Pastor William Hixson officiating.  Military services will be conducted by the ATHENS -FW and the ATHENS -merican Legion.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ATHENS -FW, Post 3477, 355 East State Street, Athens, or the ATHENS -merican Legion, Post 21, 520 West Union Street, Athens, Ohio  45701.