Obituary:  Brooks, Elmer Tom,   died - Thursday, July 6, 2006
July 8, 2006 - Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio

Submitted by: vanderkan@aol.com
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Elmer Tom Brooks, age 90, of Middletown, OH; passed away July 6, 2006 
at Franklin Ridge Nursing Home in Franklin, OH. He was born October 1, 
1915 in Wolfe County, KY son of George Morgan and Fannie (Fulks) Brooks. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife of 46 years 
Bonnie (Hollon) Brooks, brothers Estil, Leslie, and Edward Brooks, sisters 
Beulah Creech, Ora Creech, Halah Brooks, Sylvia Bowers, Lorene Fallen, 
a son-in-law Larry Parsons. Elmer was a loving husband, father, and was 
the best grandpa in the world. He is survived by his 2nd wife Geraldine 
Brooks of Middletown (OH), daughters Geneva Parsons of Franklin (OH), 
Reva Dempster (Richard) of Middletown, sons Charles Brooks (Cathi) of 
Franklin, and George Brooks (Dawn) of Dayton (OH), grandchildren Teresa 
(Eric) Herman of Troy, OH, Larry (Rhonda) Parsons of Franklin, Lisa 
(Mitch) Ledford of Lebanon, OH, Carolyn (John) Frazee of Franklin, Derrick 
(Amy) Brooks of Middletown, Jeff Lewis (Heather) of Miamisburg!
  (OH), Richie Dempster of Middletown, Greg Brooks of Franklin, and 
twins Trent and Wesley Brooks of Dayton, great grandchildren Tyler Budde, 
Tanner McGee, Taylor Parsons, Hanna and Cooper Ledford, Caitlyn 
Parsons, and Jessica Frazee, a brother Carl Brooks (Lucille) of Trent, KY, a 
brother-in-law Frank Hollon (Elaine) of Middletown, many precious 
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Elmer was a devout Christian and a member of 
Fairview Baptist Church in Bellbrook serving as a former Deacon. He was a 
farmer in KY, worked for Olinger Brothers Construction for many years 
and retired from Delco Moraine. Funeral services are 11am July 10, 2006 
at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH with Rev Vernon 
Risner officiating. Burial will be in Springboro Cemetery. Visitation 
will be July 9. 2006 from 5-8pm at the funeral home. Condolences can be 
sent to the family via www.andersonfuneralhomes.com 


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