Jackie Robert Brooks "Kojack"

Jackie Robert Brooks was born September 19, 1958. He departed his life on April 24, 2023.

He was born to his biological Mother Mildred Akin Penny. She later gave Jackie, her youngest child at the time to Russell and Elizabeth Ellis who raised Jackie into the man we know as Kojack.

Jackie attended Delawarr High School. He got in at the Port and worked hard until he got into their Local 199 and became a Union Member.

Kojak was a neighborhood guy and was well known and loved by many. Kojack would protect his family and friends. He was someone we all could depend on in rough times.

Jackie loved to spend time with his family and friends and was a family-oriented guy!

Jackie was a good father and grandfather. Jackie leaves behind his only two sons and 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th St. Wilm.,DE 19801on  Thursday May 25, 2023 at 11 am. Interment, Gracelawn Memorial Park Cemetery.