Herbert Ray Brooks, Sr., 75, a resident of Mount Hermon died Saturday December 3, 2022 at North Oaks Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He worked as a dairyman nearly all his life and he loved farming. Ray enjoyed planting a big garden every year. He loved all types of hunting and running his hunting dogs while spending time in the great outdoors.
Survived by:
Wife of 57 years: Joyce Anderson Brooks of Mt. Hermon
4 Sons and Daughters in law: Herbert and Kim Brooks, Terry and Kelly Brooks, Charles Ray and Rochelle Brooks, Larry and Nicole Brooks
4 Daughters and Sons in law: Lisa and Barry Bracy, Theresa Brooks, Mary Irene and Calvin Thibodaux, Lucretia Brooks and Wilson Duncan, Jr.
24 Grandchildren and 12 Great-grandchildren
4 Brothers and Sisters in law: James and Jodi Brooks, David and Annette Brooks, Wayne and Lorie Brooks, Jimmy and Adrine Brooks
3 Sisters and Brothers in law: Minnie and Tom Lilly, Shirley and Kevin Talley, Nell and Keith Talley
Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
He was preceded in death by his parents Hulon Brooks, Sr. and Christine Tarver Brooks, 10 siblings and 2 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Tuesday December 6th from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 pm Tuesday with Rev. Bubba Disotel officiating. Burial will follow in the Faith Tabernacle Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Joseph Brooks, Charlie Brooks, Koal Kitzler, Herbert Brooks, Will Duncan, Brandon Bracy
Honorary Pallbearers are Cody Wages, Samuel Bailey, Jacob Edwards
The family was served by Crain Funeral Home of Franklinton.
