HUDSON FALLS – Ernest Ball Brooks, Jr., 68, of Dix Ave., passed away on December 29, 2022, with his husband by his side, after a battle with cancer.
Born October 8, 1954, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Ernest and Florence (Toleman) Brooks, Sr.
On April 2, 2016, he married his best friend, Thomas Ball at the Eagles Club in South Glens Falls.
Ernie held many jobs throughout his life but he most enjoyed helping others, as a private duty caretaker for the elderly.
In his quiet time, you could find him watching HGTV, including shows about home improvement and real estate. He loved to cook, take long rides, and visit Fredericksburg Virginia.
Besides his parents, Ernie was predeceased by his brothers, Paul and Bob Brooks; his sister, Margaret Wood and his mother-in-law, Daisy Ball.
Survivors include his husband, Thomas Ball of Hudson Falls, along with their adopted son, Donald Denmark; his brother, Albert (Louise) Brooks of GA; his sisters-in-law, Mary Jowly and Nancy Jordan, both of Hudson Falls and Robin Valenti of Fort Ann; his brothers- in-law, Donald Ball (Marianne) of VA, Wm. (Joyce) Ball of Saratoga, Richard Ball (Ellen), and Lester Wood of Hudson Fall; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.
The family would like to thank High Peaks Hospice for all the care and support they have given, a special thank you to Barbie LeBrun for being there in the family’s time of need, and to the Mott family for always being there.
Memorial donations in memory of Ernie may be made to High Peaks Hospice, 454 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Tom I so sry to hear this. He was a great man. Prayers are with u tom and family tom I’m here if you need anyone to talk to buddy much love to u and big hugs again I’m so sry and he surely fought a long battle of cancer
Tom I so sry to hear this. He was a great man. Prayers are with u tom and family tom I’m here if you need anyone to talk to buddy much love to u and big hugs again I’m so sry and he surely fought a long battle of cancer.
We are so very sorry for your loss Tom
So sorry for your loss Tom.
Sending my Deepest Condolences to Tom Ball and Mary jowly and friends and family For The Loss Of Ernie. There Are No Words For Times Like This Sending My Thoughts And Prayers To You XOXO
My sincere sympathy to the loved ones of Ernest. While I haven’t seen him in many, many years, he was my cousin and I remember playing together at our Grandmother Irma Toleman’s home in Quaker Springs as children. May he rest in peace.
Tom, I’m so sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. My Deepest Sympathy to you and your Family.
Sincerely,
Patricia Macri, RN
Tom, all of my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry about Ernie’s passing. I am sending you my sympathy & PLENTY of hugs.