Mr. Robert "Dick" Alfred Brooks

Robert “Dick” Alfred Brooks, 84, Born January 8, 1938 to Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Brooks, lost his battle with Leukemia and moved on to his heavenly home on Saturday August 13, 2022 at the Bower’s Hospice house surrounded by his loving family.

Dick was a wonderful, caring, beautiful, and kind soul who was loved by everyone who met him. Dick was a retired coal miner who took pride in his life and more importantly in his family. Dick was always happiest when he was gardening, cutting grass, and sitting on the porch spending the day with his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years Peggy “Nan” Brooks of Beckley, WV, his wonderful daughter and son-in-law, Denise “Neech” Hatcher and Jack “Jackie-Lee” Hatcher of Beckley, WV, his grandson and grand-daughter-in-law, Christopher “Bubba” Hatcher and Cassie “Sparkles” Hatcher of Beckley, WV, his grand-daughter, Amanda “Mean Wean” Hatcher of Beckley, WV, his great-grandson, Timothy “little booger” Hatcher of Beckley, WV, his sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Jim Curry of Man, WV, and his brother and sister-in-law, Earl “John” Brooks and Eva Brooks of New Port News, VA.

He was proceeded in death by both his mother and father, sister Betty Metten, and brother Bill Brooks.

Friends may gather with the family from 12:00PM until time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. Services will be held at Blue Ridge Funeral Home in Prosperity WV on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 1:00PM, with grave side service to follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity

. The family would like to say a special word of thanks to Dr. Khanna, The Carl Larson Cancer Center Staff, and Bower’s Hospice House. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you consider donations to either the Carl Larson Cancer Center or Bower’s Hospice House.

Online condolences and other information can be found by visiting www.blueridgefuneralhome.com

Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C Byrd Drive, Beckley is honored to be serving the family.