Johnny Brooks

He was born April 8, 1947 in Leesville, and he was a long time resident of Leesville. Johnny lived life to the fullest, and during his lifetime, he was in the Vietnam Conflict while serving in the U.S. Air Force, an automobile transmission specialist, a Kansas City Southern Railroad conductor for 20 years, a business owner of: “Satelvision” home satellite dish installation, American Polar Air Refrigeration Company, and L.J. Trucking Company

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His enjoyable hobbies included: flying aircraft as a private pilot, dirt bike riding, playing the clarinet, listening to music, gardening, cooking Thai food, reading non-fiction, studying science, and practicing photography at weddings, sporting events, and family gatherings

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Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 45 years, Patricia Brooks of Leesville; two daughters, Jeana Brooks of Leesville, Deana Dougherty and husband Alan Dougherty of Anacoco; five grandchildren, L.J. Autry, Lindsay Autry, and Brandon James of Leesville, Mitchell Shaffstall and Miranda Dougherty of Anacoco; one great-grandchild Kylie Reeks of Leesville; his father, J.B. Brooks of Leesville; two brothers Tommy Brooks of Florien and Randy Brooks of Lake Charles, and a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, family, and friends.

Johnny was preceded in death by his mother, Daisy Burns Brooks, his sister, Belinda Brooks Hernandez, and his niece Candace Hernandez Parker of Leesville.

After the inurnment, a memorial tree planting service will be announced.