Ricky Edward Brooks

Mr. Brooks was born on February 10, 1957 in Bartow County, Georgia son of Harold Edward Brooks and Effie Lou Dyer Brooks. He was retired from City of Cartersville with 32 years’ service, was a 1975 graduate of Cartersville High School, was an avid sports fan and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his grand-parents, Willard & Norma Brooks, Terrell & Norma Dyer; a nephew, Lamar Wilson, a sister-in-law, Sherri Mahone.

Survivors include his wife, Pam Cunningham Brooks; sisters, Patsy Ann Wilson (Carl) and Brenda Diane Green (Ronnie); his parents, Harold Edward Brooks and Effie Lou Dyer Brooks; brother-in-laws, Waymon Cunningham (Ginny), Jeff Cunningham, Jamie Cunningham; sister-in-law, Kim Crowder (Alan); mother & father-in-law, Charles & Sue Hannah; several nieces and nephews; his special dog, Bosco.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon, March 6th at 3:00 P.M. in the Owen Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Harris and Rev. Josh James officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Owen Funeral Home.

Pallbearers include Greg Anderson, Brad Cothran, Jim Hodge, Dennis Knowles, Jeff Mauldin and Tony Southern.

Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave condolences for the family.

Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA, has charge of the funeral arrangements.