Fredrick Neil Brooks

Retired Air Force Technical Sergeant Fred N. Brooks, husband, father, Grandpa, great grandfather, uncle, brother and friend passed away peacefully at his residence on April 4, 2019 while surrounded lovingly by his family at the age of 80.

Fred Brooks was born on June 25, 1938 in Granite City, Illinois. In July 1955 he joined the US Air Force and proudly served overseas assignments at Elmendorf A. F. Base Anchorage, Alaska; Lakenheath A.F. Base in England; Sondrestrom (Lake Jean), Greenland; Clark A.F. Base Philippines; Osan Air Force Base, Korea and Vietnam in 1967 and 1968 at Dong Ha Quang Tri, Dalat and Saigon. Fred spent 7 years at Sheppard A. F. Base Wichita Falls, TX as an instructor in the Civil Engineer Training Squadron teaching diesel engine overhaul, fuel systems, solid state electrical systems and runway barrier maintenance. Fred retired from the Air Force in October 1975. Fred had an Associate’s Degree in Middle Management from Cooke College in Gainesville, Texas.

After retirement Fred worked in the diesel maintenance shop for Red Arrow Freight Lines in Dallas, TX for 3 years. He worked 7 years with McLean Trucking, 1 year with Caravan Trucking and 7 years with Affiliated Foods as the fleet maintenance supervisor.

He married his soul mate and best friend, Charleen Powers, on November 6, 1978. Fred and his wife Charleen lived happily in Kansas City, Chicago, Oklahoma City and then moved to Watauga, TX in 1984.

Fred was a member of Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God in Blue Mound, TX and knew what the laws of life were. He had a passion for auto restoration and hot rodding, drag racing, shooting guns, cooking and home improvements. He was at home in a garage with tools in his hands.

Survivors include his wife, Charleen P. Brooks; children, Bonnie and Scott Arbuckle, Michael and Heidi Brooks, Cathy and Keith Hall, Rhonda Brooks McGinty, and David Springer; sister, Anita Campbell of St. Genevieve, MO; favorite sisters in law Jody Smith and Sandy Heath grandchildren, Brandi, Lil’ Rob, Kris, Nathan, Jason and Sis; many great grandchildren, nephews and nieces. His favorite companions “Lilly Mae and Rose” also survive him.

A Funeral Service will be at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, 5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034 with burial to follow in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. A Reception will follow the Graveside Committal at the Funeral Home.