William Brooks, 89, Garnett, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014, at Guest Home Estates in Garnett.
He was born Feb. 18, 1925, in Bronson, the son of Albert A. and Leona (Stradley) Brooks.
Bill served as a sergeant in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946, and as a cook for the Animal Pool Detachment at Fort Riley.
He also was co-owner and operator of the Health Food Shoppe in Olathe, a service writer for several Ford dealerships, an automobile mechanic and a farmer.
Bill married Marjorie Ann Stainbrook on June 6, 1945, in Fort Scott. This union was blessed with two children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Leona Brooks; wife, Marjorie Ann Brooks in 2005; and two sisters, Luella Geyer and Wilmina Geyer.
Bill is survived by his son, David Brooks and wife Marian Cook of Overland Park; his daughter, Karen Brooks of Olathe; niece Karol Braley of Round Top, Texas; cousin, Bill Weston of Gardner; and many great-nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hatch Cemetery, near Uniontown. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 Tuesday evening the Feuerborn Family Funeral home in Garnett.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Garnett.
Condolences may be sent to www.feuerbornfuneral.com.
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