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- Ray Dean Brooks, 58, of Ingraham, IL died at 10:55 PM Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL. following a motorcycle/automobile accident.
He was born on July 29, 1952 in Chicago, IL to Jasper Osmond "Pat" Brooks and Betty (Pugh) Brooks. He married Kathy Denning on April 17, 1976 in Flora, IL at the home of Kathy's mother, Nina Denning.
He was the owner/operator of "Ray's" Dent Repair and a member of the Ingraham Baptist Church.
Ray rode with the Illinois Patriot Guard and participated with the Blessing of the Bikes Sheriff's Posse. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, taking care of his friends and family, and spending time and playing with his grandkids.
He was a loving husband, father, Papaw, son, brother and uncle.
He is survived by his mother: Betty Brooks; wife: Kathy Brooks; 2 sons: Jesse and Christopher Brooks; 3 grandchildren: Landon, Connor and Aiden; 3 sisters: Eva Hostettler, Linda Kessler, and Patsy Gothard; 3 brothers: James, Tom, and Randy Brooks; brother-in-law: David Denning; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and sister (Donna Jean Brooks).
Funeral services were held at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.
Following services, in accordance with Ray's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded with private interment.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Illinois Patriot Guard or Disabled Veterans of America.
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1952 - 2011 (58 years)
