William (Bill) Brooks, 85, of Riverview, Florida passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. He was born August 12, 1933 in Troy, Alabama. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Bill retired from the Air Force after 26 years as a MSGT, serving as a Meteorologist. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. After retirement, he continued working as a Meteorologist with the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service. Bill loved fishing, watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death last year by his loving wife of 65 years, Sandra Brooks, as well as a son, Samuel V. Brooks, in 1986. He is survived by his children, Angelia Brooks, Pamela Unverzart, W. Gregory Brooks, Cynthia Hodge and Deanna Garrand, 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren as well as two brothers, two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 27th at Blount & Curry Funeral Home in Tampa, Florida at 2pm with visitation from 1pm - 2pm. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.