Ronnie Thural (R.T.) Brooks
d. April 12, 2009
Date Died: April 12, 2009
BOYD -- Ronnie Thural Brooks, 67, a retired field technician for AT&T went to be with our Lord Sunday at his home in Boyd. He was born the son of Thural Houston and Deon (Kennedy) Brooks in Porterville,CA.
When R.T. was 17 he entered the U.S. Navy and proudly served in Vietnam. He retired as an Senior Chief Petty Officer after 22 years of service. He married Cynthia Louise Williams on Dec. 7, 1991 in Tarrant County.
R.T. was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved being outdoors. He was a member of the VFW in Hurst and the American Legion in Fort Worth. He was currently serving as a Councilman for the city of Boyd and was instrumental in the building of the Community Playground and softball park.
After being diagnosed with cancer he showed great determination. He never missed an opportunity to use his quick wit and outgoing sense of humor of anyone he crossed paths with.
Services are private. Left behind to cherish his memory is his wife, Cindy Brooks of Boyd, his daughter, Tanya Styler and her husband Scott of Tockeland WA. Sons, Roy Brooks of Portland OR. and Roderick Brooks of Florida. Stepsons, Richard Harrell of Boyd, Kenneth Harrell of Fort Worth, Jason Harrell and wife Christy of Boyd; his mother, Deon Brooks of Dumas; 8 grandchildren; his brother, Gary Brooks and wife Wanda of Dumas; other relatives and a host of friends.
Memorials to be sent to the city of Boyd for the Community Park Project in memory of R.T. Brooks, P.O. Box 216, Boyd, TX 76023.
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With sympathy for his loss to family and friends and with celebration that his life was lived with the greatest appreciation of wit, humor and a desire to complete his endeavors to the fullest. We, Jeremy and Melissa Brooks family, loved R. T. for the very person he was. A fighter, an enthusiest and a heart of gold, in his memory, we will always hold a special place in our hearts. R. T., rejoice, for you are with the Lord and free of pain, disability and sympathy. You are held high in the very place you are today. We will be honored to celebrate your life just the way you would want. With love in our hearts and blessed to be a part of your life, We will miss you.
Jeremy and Melissa Brooks
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My heart is broken to hear of the passing of R.T. Brooks. We had a special bond since my husband and his wife, Cindy had liver transplants about the same time and we always had clinic visits the same time. I enjoyed his company, he loved Cindy so much. I know he is in heaven with my husband Pete fishing. God Bless you Cindy
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Cindy and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of RT. He was one of the finest men I ever had the pleasure to know and work with. His optimistic attitude touched many lives at AT&T, both Customers and his Coworkers. I fell honored to say he was my friend. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, John S. Young Field Service Manager AT&T Business Solutions
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Dear Cindy and family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of my Uncle Ronnie. I have many warm memories as a child of him being larger than life. It was nice when you came to Oregon to see that my uncles heart was as big as his stature. He will be missed, but I take comfort in knowing my dad now has another fishing buddy with him.
With Love, Debbie Brooks
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