Beloved husband of Betty C. Brooks and the late Georgia Brooks. Loving father of Don Brooks, Patty (Greg) Neff, and the late Debra Jean Brooks. Dear step-father of Rickie Messer, Marvin Messer, Eugene Messer, and Arthur Messer. Proud grandfather of Donnie Brooks, Dyana Brooks, David Brooks, Daniel Brooks, Debra Minton, Chrissy Whitt, Nichole Shouse, and Travis Neff. Great grandfather of 5 great grandchildren. Devoted brother of Louise Bain, Brenda Bailey, Oscar Brooks, Leslie Brooks, and the late Lois Taylor, Harold Brooks, and George Brooks. Passed away July 15, 2012 at age 72. Family and friends will be received from 5-7 PM on Thursday, July 19 at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 129 N Riverside Ave, Loveland, OH 45140, where services will be held at 7 PM. Donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Loveland 129 Riverside Drive Loveland, OH US 45140