Bryan Alahundra Brooks

EPITAPH OF LIFE Mr. Bryan Alahundra Brooks, Esquire Bryan Alahundra Brooks, a sharp-dressing corporate attorney and man-of-the-people owner of The Gold Room - Nola, passed away July 28. He was 48 years old. Bryan was born December 31, 1974, in New Orleans, La., to the parentage of Sandra Ann Johnson and Rufus Brooks. He was the sixth child of his mother's seven children. As a child, Bryan was gifted and inquisitive, always believing he had all the answers and a quick opinion at the ready. A 1992 graduate of McMain High School in New Orleans, Bryan also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dillard University in 1996 and a Master’s degree from Colombia University in 2000. After being accepted into Colombia’s prestigious Law School in 2003, Bryan reached his childhood dream, earning his Juris Doctorate in 2006. Before passing the bar, Bryan worked for Pfizer as a Senior Manager of Global Market Analytics, where he traveled extensively throughout the United States and even abroad. Upon passing and being admitted to the state bar in New York in 2007, he worked as an attorney for several companies and law firms, including: American Express as an in-house attorney; Mindlife Group LLC, as a principal; the Law Firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flop, LLP as an Associate; and Cisco Inc. as an in-house attorney. An avid reader and frequent flyer, Bryan enjoyed visiting other parts of the world, often settling for coastal stops on the globe. Ultimately, Bryan, known for his generosity, returned home to New Orleans in 2020, where he began putting his plans for The Gold Room-Nola in place. Bryan was preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Leo and Viola Johnson of Hammond, La., and a devoted foster parent, Mrs. Shirly Jones Goodman of New Orleans; and his sister, Yvette E. Singleton of Dallas, Tx. Nearest to his heart, he leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Sydney L. Brooks of New York; his mother, Sandra Ann Johnson of Cedar Hill Tx; three brothers: Orlandus (LaQuanta) Johnson of Red Oak, Tx, Collins Johnson (Shatoria) of Norfolk, Va., Brannon T. Brooks of Cedar Hill, Tx., two sisters: Ecstasy L. Johnson of Coppers Cove, Tx. and Trinnette D. Dejean of Anchorage, Ak. Two uncles: Leo (Zanie) Johnson of New Orleans, Louisiana, Rickie (Rhonda) Johnson of Laplace Louisiana, Three Aunts: Naomi Davis of New Orleans, Louisiana, Jacqueline Moye of Grand Prairie,Texas and Ella (Donald) Sheppard of Kansas City, Missouri ; and a host of other relatives and friends. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A special thank you to a loyal friend and confidant Marilyn Doucette of New Orleans Louisiana and Shawn and Darrell Goodman of New Orleans, Louisiana and all that have been there at this time of bereavement for our family. We feel your love. We see the concern. This is with grateful appreciation that we acknowledge your kind expressions of prayers, acts of kindness and compassion in this very difficult hour. Memorial A memorial service and repass honoring the life of Bryan Brooks are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday Aug. 12, at the New Orleans Jazz Market. AND Scattering of Ashes and Balloon Release Cedar Hill, Texas – Joe Pool Lake Thanksgiving weekend 2023 CREMATION ENTRUSTED TO: New Orleans Funeral and Cremation Services 9200 1-10 Service Road New Orleans, Louisiana 70127 504-218-5554 And The Major Funeral Home and Cremation Inc. 2731 S Great SW Pkwy Grand Prairie Texas 75052 817-568-0440 New Orleans Funeral and Cremation Service "Celebrating Life" www.nofcs.com

Bryan Alahundra Brooks

December 31, 1974 - July 28, 2023