Billy Ray Brooks
September 23, 1954 - March 16, 2020
Billy Ray Brooks, 65 of Arab Died Monday March 16, 2020 in Marshall Medical Center North. Mr. Brooks was born September 23, 1954 in the State of Alabama, the Son of Lloyd “Cotton” Brooks and Jo Muril Hyatt Brooks. He was married to Lorene Cryer and served with Honor and Courage in the United States Navy for 24 years. He is survived by his Wife: Lorene Brooks of Arab; three Sons: Keith (Samantha) Brooks of New Hope, Tim Cryer and Tracy Owens both of Arab; 3 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren; his Mother: Jo Muril “Jody” Brooks of Guntersville; a Brother: Edwin (Vickie) Brooks of Union Grove; a Sister: Betty Wheeler of Union Grove; several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Family Members and Many Dear Friends; Preceded In Death By his Dad: “Cotton” Brooks and a Grandson: Kenneth Owens. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Gober Funeral Chapel. Brother Cody Wheeler and Brother David Mangum, officiating; burial with United States Navy Honors will be in Arab Memorial Cemetery, Gober Funeral Chapel, directing. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Gober Funeral Chapel.
Billy Ray Brooks, 65 of Arab Died Monday March 16, 2020 in Marshall Medical Center North. Mr. Brooks was born September 23, 1954 in the State of Alabama, the Son of Lloyd “Cotton” Brooks and Jo Muril Hyatt Brooks. He was married... View Obituary & Service Information