R. Keith Brookins, 81, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2020. Keith was born in Tampa on September 22, 1938. He was a life-long resident of Tampa graduating from Hillsborough High School and furthering his studies at USF. Keith served in the Navy where he learned electronics and was a radar operator on board the USS Wasp Aircraft Carrier. In 1969, Keith started Brookins Communications specializing in office automation products and worked until his last day on earth. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, boating, golfing, skiing and motorcycling riding. Keith was a caring father and grandfather, loving husband and a loyal friend to all who knew him. He is predeceased by his parents, Birdie and Elliott Brookins; step-father, Morris Reale; brother, Mark Brookins; sister, Audrey Carroll; and wife, Sandra Brookins. He is survived by daughters, Lisa Maxwell (Jon), Laura Bode (Bruce); bonus sons, Buddy Shaver (Liz), David Shaver (Carolyn); grandchildren, Rachael, Chelsea, Steven, Chrissy, Bradley, Gabbie and Ashley; nephew, Shawn (Stephanie) Carroll; niece, Kelly Carroll; loving partner, Carol Robins; and beloved dog, Gidget. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Idlewild Baptist Church, 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd, Lutz, FL 33548. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice at https://lifepathhospice.chaptershealth.org/GSHGeneralDonation
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