Roy Brooks's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2024 in Kankakee, Illinois

Roy Brooks

July 10, 1934 - August 6, 2024 (90 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

Roy Brooks's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2024 in Kankakee, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lax Mortuary

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Roy Brooks

July 10, 1934 - August 6, 2024 (90 years old)

Kankakee, Illinois

Roy Brooks Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Roy Brooks (Kankakee, Illinois), born in Crawford, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 90, on August 6, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy Brooks to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Brooks Sr. and Eliza Spruell Brooks; his siblings, T. W. Brooks, Robert "Uncle Buddy" Brooks, Walter Brooks Jr., Lucy Alexander, Georgia Brooks, Mary Ella Mabery, Susie Brooks, Hattie Bell Brooks, Hannah Akins and Mary Bell Thomas; and his grandchildren, TaShawn Johnson Carter and Bria Bland.

He is survived by: his children, Roy Chester Brooks of Kankakee, IL, Murry Brooks (Karla) of Kankakee, IL, Richard Brooks (Laura) of Kankakee, IL, Donald Brooks (Monique) of Kankakee, IL, Phyllis Bland (Steve Jr.) of Detroit, MI, Sharon Carter (Richard) of Kankakee, IL and Mildred Hendrix (Quillie) of Crawford, Mississippi; and his sister-in-law Nora Brooks of St. Louis, MO. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lax Mortuary



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