Jerry

Brooks

Jerry Brooks, son of the late Rual and Edna (Camden) Brooks, was born on August 1, 1940 in Clayton, Missouri. He departed this life in Branson, Missouri on July 17, 2024, at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 16 days.

Jerry was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 55.

Jerry and Carol (Baker) Brooks were united in marriage on November 24, 1989, at the Jeep Club in Lesterville, Missouri. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Lesterville, Missouri.

Jerry loved jeeps, 4-wheeling, traveling, camping, collecting guns and visiting with friends and family.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Brooks, his parents, Rual and Edna Brooks, one son, Brian Brooks, one brother-in-law, Ken Baker, and one sister-in-law, Rosea Lee Brooks.

Jerry is survived by five sons, Rick Brooks and wife Helen of San Antonio, Texas, Richard Howell and wife Ann of Perry, Iowa, Rickey Howell of Olathe, Kansas, Jerry Flowers of Winona, Missouri, and Gary Brooks of Belton, Missouri, one daughter, Leah Howell and husband Wesley of Grandview, Missouri, one brother, Dale Brooks of Boss, Missouri, one sister-in-law, Vicki Cash and husband Randy of Lesterville, Missouri, one niece, Jodi McNeil and husband JR of Belleview, Missouri, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Jerry will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Sunday, July 21, 2024, 12-2PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 2PM

Minister: Pastor Mitch Bryant assisted by Jeff Rathbun

Burial: West Fork Sutterfield Cemetery

Pallbearers: Rick Brooks, Gary Brooks, Zachary Flowers, Bryce McNeil, Caleb Baker and Cliff Sumner

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the Reynolds County VFW Post 6660 or your Local Veterans Organization

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri