George Bowling

Brooks

George Bowling Brooks, 89, of Blanchard, was called home to be with our Lord on June 1, 2022. What a joyous moment when he ran into the Father's open arms!

George was born on August 1, 1932, in Blanchard, Oklahoma, to O.M. and Bonnie (Bowling) Brooks. George was the middle son of 5 children. George graduated from Blanchard High School in 1951 and married his high school sweetheart, Birdie "LaMoyne" Pybas, on September 7, 1951.

George was a proud veteran of the United States Army; Company A, 1st Battalion, 11th Armored Calvary. He was a Korean War veteran. George also served in the Oklahoma National Guard for 2 years prior to joining the Army. He was a proud member of the Oklahoma Thunderbirds.

George worked at Tinker Air Force Base as an electrician until his retirement in 1987. After retiring from Tinker, George worked part-time at First Baptist Church of Blanchard alongside his daughter-in-law Cheryl for many years until retiring in 2010.

George loved all things regarding the University of Oklahoma. He was a season-ticket holder for OU football for many years and enjoyed sharing his love for OU with his family and friends. His sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren have inherited his love for OU and continue the tradition of cheering on the Sooners in his honor.

More than anything, even OU, George loved his God and his family. He lived by example and raised his family to serve the Lord.
He was exceedingly proud of his sons, and all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was lovingly known as Pappy or Poppy to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

George was preceded in death by his parents; wife, LaMoyne (Pybas) Brooks; son, Douglas Brooks; grandson-in-law, Eddie Rucker; two sisters, Monte Jean Gray-Covington and Grace Nuckles; and one brother, Oscar Brooks.

George is survived by son, John Brooks and wife, Beth, of Gainesville, Texas; son, Kevin Brooks and wife, Cheryl, of Blanchard; grandson, Greg Brooks and wife, Kenna, of Marlow; granddaughter, Bonnie Rucker of Gainesville, Texas; granddaughter, Emily Hefton and husband, Dustin, of Blanchard; grandson, Mark Brooks and wife, Jules, of Nacogdoches, Texas; granddaughter, Alyson Aberle and husband, Brett, of Sabetha, Kansas; great grandchildren, Kaylee Williams and husband Sam of Clinton, Chloe, and Cooper Brooks of Marlow, Shawn, MaKenzie, and Jesse Rucker of Gainesville, Texas, Emmarie Brooks of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Remington Hefton of Blanchard; brother and sister-in-law, Sedall and Rosetta Brooks of Blanchard; sister-in-law, Doris Pybas of Fort Smith, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Blanchard.  Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.