He is also survived by his wife, children, Curtis Dale ”Mariam” Rooks of Edinburgh, Indiana, Anthony Lee “Vicki” Rooks of Franklin, Indiana, Sherri “Cory” Smith of Edinburgh, Indiana, Gary “Jerrie” Rooks of Columbus, Indiana, Eric “Rebecca” Rooks of Columbus, Indiana, and Kim “Brandon” Martin of Brown County, Indiana, 9 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, brothers, Rollin Rooks of Edinburgh, Indiana, Avery Rooks of Columbia, Kentucky, and Gene “Polly” Rooks of Edinburgh, Indiana, and sister, Ida Pearl Bryant of Franklin, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Tyler Rooks and Welby Rooks, Jr, and sisters, Cecile Burton and Ruth Burton.
He enjoyed gardening and working.
A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Douglas Smith at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana. Calling will be from 10:00 AM until time of service. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh, Indiana.
This Obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.