Maj. William Edward ReBrook, III
May 02, 1949 - September 04, 2021
Charleston, WV
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Maj. William Edward ReBrook, III
May 02, 1949 - September 04, 2021
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Major William Edward ReBrook III, Esq., known to all as “Big Ed,” returned to the Mansions of the Lord on September 4, 2021. After besting countless foes in thousands of courtroom battles, he finally fell to COVID 19. A singular wit and brilliant mind has passed to eternity. He lived seventy two years, four months, and two days.
He is survived by his sisters, Mary Jane, Sally, and Melanie; his brothers, Patrick and Scott; his two children, Edward IV and Kaitlyn; and his three grandchildren, Kenna, Sawyer, and Ravenna; his former wife, Beckie Drumheler; and his many loyal friends, clients, and colleagues who will miss and remember him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wm. Edward II and Mary Jane (Haller) ReBrook; one brother, David; one sister, Vicki; and his beloved wife, Lynne.
As a courtroom lawyer, he was without equal. He could make a jury laugh or weep. And he never turned down a person in need of his help for lack of money. Those who loved him will fondly recall his laughter, his love of storytelling, his awe for Churchill, his craft in the kitchen, his calm in loss, and his grace in victory. His passing leaves a hole that can never be filled and a legacy that will echo for generations.
Rest In Peace and Farewell.
You may send condolences to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
3 responses to Maj. William Edward ReBrook, III
Nastasha Sims says:
May 12, 2026
Mr.ReBrook was a wonderful man and amazing lawyer and he helped me when I had nothing to offer he still fought for me and showed me it wasn’t all about the money he had such a kind heart I have never met a lawyer that cared the way he did and I really appreciated that good hearted funny wise man and I’ll never forget how he would walk in court looking like a million bucks he knew how to dress for sure and was intelligent with his craft but he never made no one feel less than I will always remember his kind soul I know I thanked him many times he will definitely be missed I was just a client but he felt like family I send my condolences to his family Rest Easy and fly high “Big Ed” until we meet again my friend 🙏
Dr. Bill Tanzey says:
September 29, 2021
My longest and beloved friend for 65 years. His legacy as a friend and lawyer is immense. I will always miss Ed. This proud son of WV was a remarkable voice in the courtroom and in the public square. As a friend he was without equal. God bless you Eddie!
Pamela Layfield says:
September 27, 2021
Eddie you will be greatly missed by so many people.