Jeffrey Ryan Brooks, age 45, of Wilmington, DE passed away on January 21, 2024.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Carolyn (Lake) and John Brooks, Sr. He graduated from St. Mark's High School in Wilmington, DE and served his country honorably in the United States Army. Jeff spent time working as a security guard, most recently at Allied Security. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan and loved watching the WWE. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family and loved to see his nieces and nephew.

Jeff is survived by his daughter, Emma Coen and her mother, Melissa Coen; his brother, John "Sean" Brooks, Jr.; and his nieces and nephew, Shane Brooks, Cat Brooks, Alyssa Brooks, and Angelina Brooks.

A visitation will be held on Sunday January 28th from 12 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. with funeral services beginning at 1:30 P.M. at the Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road Wilmington, DE. A chapel service will be held at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE on February 26, 2024 at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Warriors Helping Warriors, 104 S Broad St, Middletown, DE 19709, or the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road Bear, DE 19701.