Friday, July 12, 2013

Robert Joe Brooks II




Robert Joe Brooks II



     Robert Joe Brooks II, 27, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday July 9, 2013, in Sewickly, PA. Robert was born November 20, 1985 in Oklahoma City, OK to Robert Joe Brooks & Pamela Sue (Dalton) Brooks. Sergeant Robert Brooks II was an Army Ranger with the 3rd Platoon Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, & 75th Ranger Regiment. Robert had been deployed 5 times to Iraq & Afghanistan for his country. Robert was a very decorated soldier receiving the Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 campaign stars, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (4th Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 Campaign Stars.

     Survivors include his mother, Pam Brooks of Poteau, OK; sister & brother-in-law, Cecilia & Brad Maggard of Wister, OK; Niece, Willow Maggard; Numerous other aunts, uncles, loved ones and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Brooks.



     A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday July 15, 2013 at Red Oak cemetery in Red Oak, OK with Rev. Les Scroggins officiating. Pallbearers will be Brad Maggard, Jeremy Kinsey, Caleb Whihen, & Mike Dalton.




You may leave an online message at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com


1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Rob,

RIP buddy. You were a great Ranger during our time serving together. It looks like you had some rough times over the past couple years but nobody deserves to go out the way you did.

Matt