Wiley H. Brooks, Jr.

May 2, 1928 - May 10, 2016

Mr. Wiley Hamilton Brooks Jr. 88 of Porum passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Grace Living Center in Jenks. He was born on May 2, 1928 in Porum to Wiley H. Brooks Sr. and Lillie Mae (Martin) Brooks. He grew up in Porum where he graduated with the class of 1946. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army and served his country in World War II, before beginning a career with American Airlines that spanned 34 years. He made his home in Owasso, Claremore, and Chelsea before returning home to Porum. He will always be remembered as loving to fish for crappie and catfish, and most of all spending time with his family. He is survived by four sons, Gerald Brooks and wife Belinda of Tulsa, Leonard Brooks and wife Sherry of Tulsa, Glenn Brooks and wife April of Mineral Ridge, Ohio, Dennis Brooks of Chelsea; two sisters, Glenna Garrett and husband Clint of Porum, Gayle Swindell of Norman; twelve grandchildren, Daniel, Chris, Leonard Jr., Glenda, Forrest, Kimberly, Jennifer, Stephanie, Tracy, Jeffery, Amanda, Michael; twenty great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Lillie Mae Brooks; his wife, Della Pearl; his wife Evelyn; one brother, Perry Brooks; five sisters, Ruby, Lillian, Cora, Louise, Anna. Graveside Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 13, 2016 at Fields Cemetery. Pallbearers include Gerald Brooks, Leonard Brooks, Dennis Brooks, Tracy Brooks, Forrest Brooks, Daniel Brooks, Chris Brooks, and Mike Brooks. Burial will immediately follow under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.