Avery Lee Rooks, 91, of Columbia, KY passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Adair County on September 17, 1932 to the late Welby Lee and Myrtie Rooks.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Burton Rooks in 2019; five siblings: Rollin Rooks, Charles Rooks, Cecil Burton, Ruth Burton, and Tyler Rooks; and a half-brother, Welby Rooks.
Mr. Rooks was a member of the Caldwell Ridge Separate Baptist Church and attended many churches, going wherever God led him on Sunday morning. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with family and friends. Avery was always up for a conversation, and he was never at a loss for words.
SURVIVORS:
2 siblings: Eugene Rooks (Polly) of Edinburgh, IN and Ida Pearl Bryant of Franklin, IN
2 half-brothers: Holland Rooks and Alvin Rooks both of Louisville, KY
3 half -sisters: Bonnie Shelton and Judy Wilkerson both of Louisville, KY and Dottie Levin of Missouri
Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives
Funeral Service: Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Raymond Atwood officiating
Burial: Columbia Cemetery
Visitation: Saturday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Sunday until time for the service
Pallbearers: Jackie Cravens, John Rooks, Allen Rooks, Jeff Pyles, Sam Janes, Caden Pyles, and Shane Coffey.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
