Bobby Joe Brooks 93, of Holden, MO passed away peacefully November 18, 2020 at the Veteran's Home of Warrensburg, MO due to Covid. He was born October 21, 1927 to Fred E. Brooks Sr. and Effie Mae (Underwood) Brooks at their farm in Pittsville.

Bobby grew up helping out on his family farm. He went on to proudly served in WWII on the Gunston Hall, a US Navy destroyer escort. Upon returning from the Navy, he married Norma Jean (Hunter) on March 31,1949 and started a family on the Brooks farm. They were married for 71 years. He used his VA benefits to obtain his pilot's license and owned his own plane, a Luscombe. He flew from the dirt runway behind his house. He worked for over 35 years at Bendix Corporation where he was a Quality Control Supervisor and a charter member of the local union. After retiring, he enjoyed traveling with his wife in their RV for over 30 years. They spent winters in FL, TX & AZ traveling with their friends from the Chief Winnies RV Club out of Kansas City. They were active members attending monthly campouts and events. He was someone that could fix anything and spent hours in his garage and at his brother's garage fixing cars and other household items. He never met a stranger and would offer help to anyone in need.

Bobby was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. His family, friends, and his RV family were the top priorities in his life.

Survivors are wife, Norma Jean Brooks of Leawood, KS; son, Harold (Karen) Brooks, Kansas City MO; daughter, Peggy (Chuck) Dourty, Savannah MO; son, Terry Brooks, Holden; and son, Danny Brooks, Grain Valley.

Grandchildren are Brian (Jill) Dourty and sons Gavin & Austin; Kindra Brooks-Snelling, Kambel and Kamryn; Charlene (Austin) Payne & son Maverick; Brittany Brooks (Andrew) & daughter Emma; Danny Brooks, Jr. & son Madara. Kris Wackerman (Marianna) & sons Alex & Dillion.

Preceding Bobby in death was a grandson, Bradley Joseph Dourty & twin Great Granddaughters, Cecelia & Marie Dourty.

Services will be held at Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden, MO. Family Visitation November 29, 5-7 p.m., Celebration of Life, November 30, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Elm Springs Cemetery, Elm, MO. Masks and social distancing are requested.

Flowers are welcomed and memorials may be made to the Elm Springs Cemetery Association in care of the Williams Funeral Chapel.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net