Bro. Dewey Ray Rooks, 75, of Columbia, KY died Monday, May 31, 2021 at Baptist Health Continue Care Hospital in Corbin, KY. He was born August 13, 1945 to the late Delmar and Flossie Burton Rooks.
Bro. Rooks was the pastor of the Lovedale Church in Adair County and shared his passion for Christ with many. He very much loved spending time with his wife and family and enjoyed porch sitting with his neighbors.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Rooks.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Margaret Sue Campbell Rooks of Columbia, KY
4 children: Peggy Redmon (Archie), Daryl Rooks (Melissa), David Rooks (Melissa) and Darren Rooks (April) all of Columbia, KY
10 grandchildren & 10 great-grandchildren
1 sister: Ruth McFarland of Columbia, KY
2 brothers: Leonard Rooks (Brenda) and Garry Rooks (Leanna), both of Edinburgh, IN
Funeral Service: Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro Gene Conover officiating
Burial: Lovedale Cemetery
Visitation: Wednesday from 5:00-8:00pmCT and on Thursday morning until time for the service
Pallbearers: Dylan Rooks, Aaron Rooks, Dustin Rooks, D. J. Rooks, Tanner Rooks and Preston Edwards
For the health and respect of the family, please follow all rules for social distancing and everyone attending will be required to wear a mask or face covering.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY is in charge of the arrangements.
