Daryl Ray Rooks, 54, of Columbia, KY died Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. He was born on August 5, 1968 in Columbia, KY to the late Dewey Ray Rooks and Margaret Sue Campbell Rooks of Columbia who survives.
Mr. Rooks was of the Christian faith and an employee of Cleary Construction. He enjoyed operating heavy equipment, especially a track hoe, riding side by sides with friends, riding his Harley Davidson and spending time with his family and friends.
SURVIVORS:
His mother: Margaret Sue Campbell Rooks of Columbia, KY
His wife: Melissa Ann Roberts Rooks of Columbia, KY
2 sons: Dustin Rooks (Brittany) of Russell Springs, KY and Dylan Rooks of Columbia, KY
1 granddaughter: Remington Oakley “Remi” Rooks
3 siblings: Peggy Redmon (Archie), Darren Rooks (April) and David Rooks (Melissa Jo) all of Columbia, KY
His father-in-law: Bobby Roberts (Ova) of Columbia, KY
3 sisters-in-law: Donna Green (Todd), Sheila Roberts and Jennifer Moss (Gary) all of Columbia, KY
Special lifetime friend: Fonso Stanley, Jr. of Columbia
Several nieces & nephews
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Ruby Burton Roberts and a brother-in-law, Bobby Ray “Bubby” Roberts, Jr.
Funeral service: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro Dennis Roberts and Bro. Bobby Withers officiating
Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery
Visitation: Tuesday from 3:00-8:00pmCT and on Wednesday morning until time for the service
Pallbearers: Fonso Stanley, Marty Morgan, Chris “Piggy” Hammock, Darren Cleary, Todd Green, Gary Moss, Sammy Burton and Luke Kinnett.
Honorary pallbearers: Jessie Bryant, Dan Bryant, Cody Tomlison, Archie Redmon, Arthur Flynn and Ervil “Junebug” Stanley.
