With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Lee Brooks, who departed this life on December 21, 2024, at the age of 78. Robert Lee Brooks was born on December 10, 1946. Robert Lee Brooks married the love of his life, Margrett Jean Twine, on January 31, 1971. Together, they built a beautiful family and shared a lifetime of memories. He is survived by his daughters, Angela Silas (husband, Taras Silas), Candace Rutledge (husband, Wallace Rutledge), and Michelle Lewis; son, Nicholas Lewis of Wiergate, Texas; and siblings, Worthy Brooks (wife, Doris) of California, Daisy Buckner (husband, Jerry) of California, Allene Forward of Newton, Texas, Gloria Brooks of Pflugerville, Texas, and Ezekiel Brooks (wife, Deb) of Jasper, Texas; ten beloved grandchildren; and 3 great-grandsons.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Margrett, and is also by his late siblings, Reginald, John Halvart, Eddie, Michael, and Eugene, who died as an infant. Robert Lee Brooks was the cherished son of Cloteil (Mattox) and Johnnie Brooks.

Growing up in the country as the third of ten children, Robert Lee Brooks developed a strong work ethic and a love for the simple joys of life. He graduated from Wiergate High School in 1965 and enlisted in the US Army in 1967, proudly serving during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he settled in La Porte, Texas, where he lived and worked as a construction worker, truck driver, and barber.

Robert Lee Brooks had a passion for gardening, fishing, football, and playing the bass guitar. He was an avid lover of music, especially the blues and gospel. In 2010, he retired from his hardworking career, leaving a legacy of dedication and resilience. He was known for his loud and lively personality, a little bit of craziness, and at times, a mean and ornery disposition.