Earl Robert Brooks, age 87 of Moraine, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 in his residence. He was born in Kilgore, Kentucky on April 4, 1928 the son of Paul & Georgia Lee (Wells) Brooks. He was a 32nd Mason.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years Donna Yvonne (Johnson) Brooks, 4 children Gwendolyn D. (James) Tschirhart, Regina S. Matheny, Earl "Robbie" Brooks II, Jayme L. (Bo) Mack, 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, 2 half brothers Keith Brooks and David Allen Brooks, and a half sister Paula Brooks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-law Herb Matheny, and a grandson Rodney Matheny.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 3:00 pm at the Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City with Pastor Henry Watts officiating. Services have been entrusted to the BLESSING-ZERKLE FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.