Robert is preceded in death by his wife Bernice (Sivek) Brooks. Surviving are his children, Shirley Montgomery, Joyce (Andrew) Chisholm, Robert (Marilyn) Brooks, Roger Brooks, Ronald G. (Patricia) Brooks; five grandchildren, Allen Dixon, Logan Chisholm, Bryan Brooks, Joshua Brooks and Ronald J. Brooks; and six great-grandchildren.
Due to concerns around COVID-19 Robert's service will be private and Pat H. Foley & Company and his internment will be at Houston National Cemetery.